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One Punch Isn’t Enough to Overcome a Common Cancer Mutation

November 2, 2023

Study finds blocking second molecule could lead to better treatments

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Confronting the Mystery of the Microbiome

October 31, 2023

Marco Jost works to decode the cross talk between microbes and their human hosts

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Unconventional Approach to C. Diff

October 26, 2023

Lab experiments support treating inflammation rather than bacteria

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How Huntington’s Disease Begins Before Symptoms Appear

October 24, 2023

Study blocks cognitive symptoms in mice, advancing efforts at early intervention

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Finding Treatment for a Rare Genetic Disease

October 19, 2023
HMS researchers, surgeon, and patient family team up to treat people with Usher syndrome type 1F
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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

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An AI Tool That Can Help Forecast Viral Variants

October 11, 2023

EVEscape predicts future viral mutations, new variants using evolutionary, biological information

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How the Gut Finishes Healing Itself

October 11, 2023

Understanding how organs wrap up self-repair could lead to safer regenerative therapies

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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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SARS-CoV-2 Caused More, Deadlier Cases of Sepsis Than Thought

October 6, 2023

Electronic health records harbor answers about life-threatening immune overreaction

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Firearms Injuries Higher in Gentrified Neighborhoods

September 27, 2023

Understanding drivers of gun violence key to prevention

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HMS Researcher to Lead $104 Million Federal Project Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

September 27, 2023

Effort aims to develop technology to transform diagnosis, treatment of bacterial infections

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