Fresh insights into inflammation, aging brains

Harvard scientists’ research on mice suggests chain reaction may be involved in the brain's aging process.

Clea Simon • harvard
Jan. 17, 2023 ~7 min

Looking to retain most potent regenerative stem cells

Humans lose them after embryonic development, unlike some animals. New Harvard research offers potential insights into why.

Alice McCarthy • harvard
Dec. 8, 2022 ~4 min


Octopus’ suction cups hold its taste and touch sensors

Harvard researchers uncover novel family of sensors in octopuses.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Oct. 29, 2020 ~7 min

Genetic research offers insight into rise of first cities

Genomic analysis shows long-term genetic mixing in West Asia before the rise of the world’s first cities

Juan Siliezar • harvard
May 29, 2020 ~8 min

Human knee evolved in lockstep with osteoarthritis, Harvard study says

In a new paper published in Cell, Harvard researchers exploring the genetic features that help make the knee possible found that the regulatory switches involved in its development also play a role in a partially heritable disease.

Clea Simon • harvard
April 7, 2020 ~5 min

Harvard Medical School develops AI to see visual cortex’s preferences

New computer program uses artificial intelligence to determine what visual neurons like to see. The approach could shed light on learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurologic conditions.

Christy Brownlee • harvard
May 2, 2019 ~5 min

Brigham, Broad Institute researchers ID molecules that rein in CRISPR systems

Scientists have identified the first chemical compounds able to inhibit and regulate CRISPR systems, which could ultimately make CRISPR gene-editing technologies more precise, efficient, and safe.

Karen Zusi • harvard
May 2, 2019 ~5 min

Harvard researchers explore macular degeneration through a new lens

Researchers have created the first cellular atlas of the primate retina and discovered that, while the fovea and peripheral retina share most of the same cell types, the cells are in different proportions, and show different gene expression patterns.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Feb. 21, 2019 ~6 min


Harvard research challenges conventional thinking on cell membranes

Harvard’s Adam Cohen is the lead author of a new study that challenges conventional theories about the fluid nature of cell membranes and how they react to tension.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 8, 2018 ~6 min

Harvard research challenges conventional thinking on cell membranes

Harvard’s Adam Cohen is the lead author of a new study that challenges conventional theories about the fluid nature of cell membranes and how they react to tension.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 8, 2018 ~6 min

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