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Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

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Strep Molecule Illuminates Cancer Immune Therapies

October 6, 2023

Molecule also could help explain origins of certain enigmatic autoimmune diseases

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Why Studying the Microbiome Is Like Playing Ultimate Frisbee

July 18, 2023

Postdoc Liz Jones fosters team mentality in science and sports

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Betting on Basic Biology

June 23, 2023

HMS physician-scientist, former poker player probes cell receptors for clues to treat disease

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5 from HMS Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

May 4, 2023

Scientists recognized for excellence, innovation, leadership

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Researchers Reveal Structure of Unusual Hormone Receptor

April 27, 2023

Study provides foundation for design of drugs to treat heart disease, scar tissue buildup

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Wesley Wong | Molecular Nanoscale Machines and Disease

March 8, 2023
Understanding biology through single molecule manipulation at the smallest scales
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4 Elected 2022 AAAS Fellows

January 31, 2023

HMS faculty recognized for distinguished scientific achievements

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Christopher T. Walsh Dies

January 11, 2023

Biochemist revealed molecular basis of antibiotic resistance

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Researchers Decipher Structure of Crucial Immune Molecule, Paving Way for Drug Design

November 28, 2022

Inflammasome is implicated in autoimmunity, heart disease, neurodegeneration, and more

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Study Reveals Detailed Structure of B-Cell Receptor

October 25, 2022

Findings can inform vaccines, treatments for COVID, cancers, and beyond

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Timothy Springer Receives Lasker Award

September 28, 2022

Biochemist shares recognition for launching field of integrin research

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A Solution That Holds Water

September 15, 2022

Researchers uncover why some drugs fail to suppress common protein

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