How Huntington’s Disease Begins Before Symptoms Appear October 24, 2023 Study blocks cognitive symptoms in mice, advancing efforts at early intervention
Pursuing Three Gene Therapies for Rare Inherited Disease October 19, 2023 Researchers hope at least one will treat progressive blindness caused by Usher syndrome type 1F
The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Skeletal Health September 22, 2023 Scientists identify gut bacteria linked to bone density, strength
Brain Injury Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease September 21, 2023 Screening and early interventions for those most at risk could help limit harm
Harvard Medical School Microbiome Researcher Receives Top Science Award September 19, 2023 Dennis Kasper named recipient of the 2024 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize
Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Way Cells Break Down Proteins August 24, 2023 The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions
The Most Important Question About Long COVID August 9, 2023 And why answering it holds the key to treating and preventing this condition and others like it
A Probiotic to Treat Multiple Sclerosis? August 9, 2023 Research in mice shows promise of treatment for MS, other autoimmune conditions
How the Gut Signals to the Brain August 3, 2023 In a first, scientists define colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain
Half of World’s Population Will Experience a Mental Health Disorder July 31, 2023 Large-scale study sheds new light on major health problem
Scientists Identify Cells Involved in Correcting Errors During Spatial Navigation July 19, 2023 Neurons become active when mice exploring a maze correct after making a wrong turn
Researchers Uncover Signal Needed for Blood-Brain Barrier July 12, 2023 The signal, produced by neurons, helps the barrier form and maintain its protective properties
