Autism's unexpected link to cancer gene August 11, 2013 Researchers studying two seemingly unrelated conditions — autism and cancer — have unexpectedly…
Hooked on diet soda August 11, 2013 HMS student Nathaniel P. Morris authored this op-ed about the dangers of diet soda.
Genetic study finds caste system in ancient India began about 2,000 years ago August 9, 2013 A large genetic study of hundreds of people in South Asia has allowed scientists to probe…
"Lung on a chip" tech set to revolutionize scientific drug testing August 9, 2013 Cutting-edge “lung on a chip” technology is poised to revolutionize the way scientists test new…
On new bird flu, from a doctor who's been there: We need time August 9, 2013 The author spoke with Michael V. Callahan, HMS instructor in medicine at Massachusetts General…
Space: The lonely frontier August 9, 2013 Of all the hardships astronauts face, lack of company can be the most daunting. Could a talking…
Casinos' data could ID, help problem gamblers August 8, 2013 The gaming industry, say researchers, has both the data and the analytics to identify problem…
Rheumatoid arthritis increases potential for blood clots, study suggests August 8, 2013 Rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk of developing potentially fatal blood clots in the legs…
Do apps that advertise learning make your baby smarter? Advocacy group says no August 8, 2013 Need to entertain your baby? There’s an app for that. But whether or not mobile device…
Exclusive: Zombie apocalypse? Students use 'zombie science' to learn about disease spread August 8, 2013 Students around the country can now immerse themselves in “zombie pandemics” in order to learn…
Latino Genomes Reveal Hidden DNA August 8, 2013 Twenty million missing base pairs of DNA mapped to previously uncharted regions of the human…
Pioneering Global Health August 8, 2013 Human Resources for Health in Rwanda celebrates completion of first year