Enzymatic DNA synthesis sees the light

Controlling a DNA-synthesizing enzyme with photolithographic methods from the computer chip industry facilitates multiplexed writing and storage of digital data in DNA.

Benjamin Boettner • harvard
Oct. 19, 2020 • ~9 min

Harvard scientists work to find coronavirus treatment

As the pandemic intensifies, Harvard scientists work to find a treatment.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
March 30, 2020 • ~14 min

Researchers able to improve, reverse age-related diseases in mice

Wyss Institute, Harvard Medical School study offers hope for single genetic treatment for multiple age-related ills.

Lindsay Brownell • harvard
Nov. 4, 2019 • ~6 min

Performance-enhancing bacteria found in the human microbiome

A single microbe accumulating in the microbiome of elite athletes can enhance exercise performance in mice, paving the way to highly validated performance-enhancing probiotics.

Benjamin Boettner • harvard
June 24, 2019 • ~9 min

Symposium brings spheres together to lend insights to action for elderly

A half-day conference at Harvard Business School examined the growing promise of research on aging and the potential of now-experimental interventions to one day ease the burdens of infirmity.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 6, 2019 • ~10 min

Harvard researchers share views on future, ethics of gene editing

Harvard researchers and others share their views on the issues involved in gene editing.

Mary Todd Bergman • harvard
Jan. 9, 2019 • ~22 min

Harvard researchers share views on future, ethics of gene editing

Harvard researchers and others share their views on the issues involved in gene editing.

Mary Todd Bergman • harvard
Jan. 9, 2019 • ~22 min

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