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Exploring the Science of Acupuncture

November 1, 2021

Researchers have discovered neurons needed for acupuncture‘s anti-inflammatory response

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Catalyzing New Treatments

October 29, 2021

Catalyzing basic insights into treatments

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Growth Opportunities

October 28, 2021

Programs nurture the next generation of leaders in medicine, science

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All About EVE

October 27, 2021

What if scientists could predict the significance of every human gene variant?

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Preventing and Rescuing Hearing Loss

October 22, 2021

Scientists identify role of protein behind rare Norrie disease

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Propelling Discovery

October 21, 2021

HMS launching major efforts to find, deliver medicines of the future

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Fetal Sex and COVID-19

October 20, 2021

Study looks at maternal, placental immune response, neonatal immune protection

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Faster, Safer Treatment

October 20, 2021

Global, collaborative trial seeks new ways to treat the world’s leading infectious killer

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Oral Health Is Key to Overall Health

October 20, 2021

Harvard physician-scientist, dentist makes case for Medicare dental benefit

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Proceeding with Caution

October 20, 2021

First global guidelines proposed for ancient DNA research

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Children and the Spread of COVID-19

October 15, 2021

Study finds kids to be potential spreaders of COVID-19, emerging variants

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6 New Faculty Joining HMS

October 14, 2021

International search focused on scientific achievement, commitment to HMS values

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