An enzyme called nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase plays a key role in the production of melanin.

The new finding supports the hypothesis that surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 may not be a major way to spread COVID-19 disease.

Scientists at Harvard and the Broad Institute have demonstrated that it is possible to treat sickle cell disease in mice using a new gene-editing technique.

Playing games using a virtual reality (VR) headset can help children cope with painful or scary medical procedures in the hospital, a new study shows.

Massachusetts General Hospital’s new Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics aims to better understand psychedelic drugs for therapeutic purposes.

Researchers have found that a small chip under the skin may help predict the likelihood of a second stroke. STROKE AF trial results indicate that the chip can improve detection of irregular heart rate.

Nearly half of COVID-19 patients left the hospital in worse physical condition than they started, a new study shows.

Nearly half of COVID-19 patients left the hospital in worse physical condition than they started, a new study shows.

A College senior’s research project has shown a way to more quickly understand the characteristics of emerging diseases, by examining global internet searches for symptoms.

A community health worker intervention reduces hospital readmissions. The benefit was seen among patients discharged to short-term rehabilitation.