Ancient DNA Challenges Stories Told About Pompeii Victims November 7, 2024 Genetic data contradict, enrich interpretations of archaeological site
Breast Cancer Increasing Among Younger Women, Latest Data Show November 7, 2024 Harvard Medical School physician-scientist shares insights
Toward More Personalized Depression Treatments November 1, 2024 How two HMS scientists hope to speed journey from diagnosis to recovery
Genetic Detectives Diagnose Child With Ultra-Rare Disorder October 31, 2024 Work highlights need to examine noncoding parts of genome in rare diseases
HMS Researcher Wins NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award October 24, 2024 Stem cell and regenerative biologist Ryan Flynn will receive funding for glycoRNA research
How Genetics and Physics Interact To Form the Gut October 22, 2024 Studies illuminate connection between biology, physical forces in embryonic development
Rapid Release of Dopamine Not Needed for Initiating Movement, Study Reveals October 16, 2024 Research in mice explains why widely used Parkinson’s drug works for some symptoms but not others
Harvard Medical School Scientist Gary Ruvkun Receives Nobel Prize for Discovery of microRNA October 7, 2024 Ruvkun shares award for elucidating fundamental principle of gene activity regulation
A Drug-Free Nasal Spray May Shield Against Respiratory Infections October 4, 2024 Gel-like coating wards off cold viruses, flu, and more in preclinical studies
Getting to Know Equity, Social Justice, and Advocacy Award Recipient Melissa Kenny October 2, 2024 On advocacy, soccer, and Popeye
Researchers Harness AI to Repurpose Existing Drugs for Treatment of Rare Diseases September 25, 2024 New AI model identifies drug candidates from existing medicines for thousands of rare diseases
Study of Former NFL Players Finds 1 in 3 Believes They Have CTE September 24, 2024 Players also report higher rates of suicidality, treatable conditions that mimic CTE