Causes of obesity: To find a true genetic culprit, you need to rule out the irrelevant genes June 22, 2015 A gene once believed to contribute to human obesity has nothing to do with body weight, according to…
Evolving CRISPR June 22, 2015 Engineered variants double the target range and improve the precision of gene-cutting enzyme
An emerging voice in American medicine June 22, 2015 A profile of fourth-year medical student Brian Powers, who has published 20 academic articles, many…
Frederick P. Li, who proved a genetic cancer link, dies at 75 June 21, 2015 Frederick P. Li, professor of medicine emeritus at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who helped prove to…
How can you eat, eat, eatand stay healthy? Ask a blind cavefish. June 19, 2015 Summer is the season of food, food and more food. Is there a way to binge and still stay healthy…
Citizen Medicine June 19, 2015 Upcoming symposium on precision medicine highlights importance of patient activism
Calling all gene detectives: Solve diagnosis mysteries to win contest, play role in film June 19, 2015 Five undiagnosed patients are the focus of a documentary and new contest run by Boston Children’s…
Companies take a broader view of employee wellness programs June 19, 2015 Wellness programs are getting a workout these days. Organizations are shifting the emphasis away…
House calls to the homeless June 19, 2015 The homeless sometimes can’t, sometimes won’t get to mainstream hospitals, so for nearly two decades…
Pushing the Frontiers of Diversity June 18, 2015 School’s LGBT community pairs celebration with education during Pride Month
