‘Alarming’ subvariants and the power of hybrid immunity

Harvard scientists give their read on recent COVID data from the U.S. and South Africa.

Alvin Powell • harvard
April 27, 2022 ~4 min

Bringing the cancer fight back down to earth

Halving deaths and other Biden goals are in reach, experts say, but let’s forget about "moonshot" and focus on resources and prevention.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 30, 2022 ~9 min


Harvard experts encouraged by early data on BA.2

Subvariant is rising in the region, but no sign of dramatic surge in cases that other nations have experienced.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 22, 2022 ~4 min

Hope for breast cancer patients, but with a cruel caveat

New target for old antibiotic rooted in decades-long effort to unlock secrets of lethal childhood disease.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 14, 2022 ~13 min

Does your dog care if you die?

We put the question to a Harvard scientist who studies neural and behavioral variation in domestic canine breeds.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 25, 2022 ~4 min

Turning the page in pandemic playbook

Risk assessment experts offer tips for balancing pandemic risks, as government restrictions ease.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 16, 2022 ~7 min

Harvard experts worry about new wave of long COVID cases

As Omicron fades, specialists seek answers for patients who can’t shake symptoms.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 14, 2022 ~7 min

Harvard research suggests role for anthrax in fighting pain

In search for alternatives to opioids, Medical School researchers have hit on an unlikely candidate.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 28, 2022 ~10 min


Harvard scientists keep close watch on Omicron subvariant

As Omicron rapidly recedes, some countries are seeing a new version of the variant, dubbed BA.2

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 26, 2022 ~4 min

Exploring why some remain sharp even as decades roll by

Harvard researchers study "super-aging" minds for clues to possible interventions for the rest of us.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 21, 2022 ~12 min

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