The connection between microbes and cholesterol levels
Researchers discover mysterious bacteria that break it down in the gut.
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Gene editing may be a path to restore partial hearing
Wei Hsi “Ariel” Yeh dedicated her research in chemistry to solving some of the vast genetic mysteries behind hearing loss.
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New class of enzymes could lead to bespoke diets, therapeutics
Professor Emily Balskus and her team have identified an entirely new class of enzymes that degrade chemicals essential for neurological health, but also help digest foods like nuts, berries, and tea, releasing nutrients that may impact human health.
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How CRISPR technology is advancing
Fewer off-target edits and greater targeting scope bring gene editing technology closer to treating human diseases.
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New evidence that shows how the brain makes decisions
New technology helps dissect how the brain ignores or acts on information
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How a grad student choreographs life in science and art
Ph.D. student Frederick Moss brings together the incongruous worlds of science and art.
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Study likens Earth’s evolution to creation of Frankenstein’s monster
The evolution of the first building blocks on Earth may have been messier than previously thought, likening it to the mishmash creation of Frankenstein’s monster.
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Ultracold environment offers a first look at a chemical reaction
Harvard researchers have performed the coldest reaction in the known universe by capturing a chemical reaction in its most critical and elusive act.
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New drug-detecting tool could help save lives
The landscape of the illegal drug trade changes constantly, particularly amid the current opioid crisis. Law-enforcement officers regularly find or confiscate pills, powders, and other substances and need to know their composition as quickly as possible to determine legal charges and sometimes to issue lifesaving warnings. Carfentanil is a case in point. This cousin to […]
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How a biofriendly fertilizer could offer a greener way to grow plants
Harvard scientists are teaming up with sustainability officers and landscaping experts to test a new fertilizer that won’t wash into water supplies.
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