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Alarming Gaps

August 11, 2020

Black, other nonwhite former NFL players report more pain, cognitive problems than white peers.

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Universal Trade-off

August 11, 2020

A balance between growth and adaptability shapes microbial success, evolution

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Fresh Foothold

August 10, 2020

Two existing drugs point to a potential new target against COVID-19

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Intestinal Insight

August 6, 2020

Bile component appears to help lower high blood sugar after bariatric surgery

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Promising Progress

August 5, 2020

New generation of drugs show early efficacy against drug-resistant TB

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COVID-19 Connections

August 3, 2020

Harvard Catalyst collaborations a key to pandemic progress

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Lung Link

August 3, 2020

Clinical trial to test cystic fibrosis drug for severe COVID-19 pneumonia

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'The Ultimate Quest'

July 31, 2020

Scientists share latest on SARS-CoV-2 vaccine designs, equity and more

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A Critical Step toward Protection

July 30, 2020

New research shows single-shot COVID-19 vaccine protects nonhuman primates

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Diversity Pays

July 29, 2020

Physician practices with more female doctors have smallest gender pay gaps

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COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Launches

July 27, 2020

Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital to play key role in COVID-19 vaccine trial

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DNA in (Even More) Detail

July 27, 2020

New technologies accelerate high-resolution imaging of human chromosomes in single cells

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