Bringing Stone Age genomic material back to life

Scientific breakthroughs will enable exploration of Earth’s biochemical past, with hopes of discovering new therapeutic molecules.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
May 4, 2023 • ~6 min

DNA shows poorly understood empire was multiethnic with strong female leadership

Biomolecular archaeology reveals a fuller picture of the Xiongnu people, the world’s first nomadic empire.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
April 28, 2023 • ~7 min

Research on genomic history of remote Pacific islands yields surprising findings

New genetic research shows untold migration to remote Pacific islands was generally matrilocal.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
July 6, 2022 • ~7 min

Harvard-led research on ancient Britain spans language, ancestry, kinship, milk

Two new studies highlight technological advances in large-scale genomics and open windows into the lives of ancient people.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Dec. 23, 2021 • ~6 min

New program deciphers genetic code of genome sequences

Harvard researcher develops program to read any genome sequence and decipher its genetic code.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Nov. 15, 2021 • ~5 min

Progeria study finds base-editing therapy lengthens lifespan in mice

Several hundred children worldwide live with progeria, a deadly premature aging disease.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Jan. 27, 2021 • ~9 min

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.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
June 5, 2020 • ~6 min

How CRISPR technology is advancing

Fewer off-target edits and greater targeting scope bring gene editing technology closer to treating human diseases.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Feb. 14, 2020 • ~7 min

Gene flow between butterfly species offers clue to biodiversity

An analysis of 20 butterfly genomes found evidence that many butterfly species — including distantly related species — show a surprisingly high amount of gene flow between them, Harvard researchers found.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Oct. 31, 2019 • ~6 min

Benefits of being an early riser vs. a night owl

A new study finds that being genetically programmed to rise early may lead to greater well-being and a lower risk of schizophrenia and depression.

Louise Vennells • harvard
Jan. 29, 2019 • ~5 min

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