New study shows lung cancer may be inherited November 7, 2013 A local nonprofit in San Francisco is raising funds for a Harvard study to find out whether lung…
Automating anesthesia November 6, 2013 Animal study tests putting precise control of medically induced coma on ‘autopilot’
Protein Block November 6, 2013 Researchers find a way to block growth signals that spur cell growth in some lung cancers.
The July Effect November 6, 2013 Real danger exists for high-risk patients when trainees take on new roles
Showing up to work tired is just like showing up to work drunk November 6, 2013 During the last few decades the average American has lost an hour and a half of sleep per night…
Britons invited to post their genomes online for science November 6, 2013 The hunt is on for 100,000 British volunteers to post their genetic information online in the name…
Shaping the cancer genome November 6, 2013 In a paper published last week, researchers at HMS shed light on a potentially critical factor in…
A new treatment for peanut allergies November 6, 2013 A new study conducted by researchers from HMS and Boston Children’s Hospital’s Division of Allergy…
Why we overeat: It's not genetics, 'we're living in a carnival' November 6, 2013 It’s a question that impacts our physical health, our mental health and health systems throughout…
Neurotechnology: BRAIN storm November 6, 2013 Barack Obama announced his BRAIN Initiative in April. Ever since, neuroscientists have been…
Are you sleeping too much? November 5, 2013 You’re groggy, dizzy even. You can’t see straight and you can’t keep your eyes (or your mind)…
Gut bacteria may be implicated in rheumatoid arthritis November 5, 2013 The bacteria that live in your intestines are a mixed blessing. Scientists have known for decades…