Eye atlas could guide targeted therapies in blindness prevention

Researchers’ atlas pinpoints where disease-causing genes are expressed, raising hope for inroads against glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Aug. 25, 2023 • ~5 min

Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis

Researchers are working on a new approach to target autoimmunity in the brain — a condition at the core of several diseases, including multiple sclerosis.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Aug. 23, 2023 • ~6 min

‘Molecular road’ to Alzheimer’s leads to new treatment strategy

Genetic detective work sheds light on SORL1 gene offering possible new treatments, especially for patients not responsive to existing therapies.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Aug. 22, 2023 • ~5 min

Adopting Mediterranean lifestyle lowers risk of cancer mortality by 28%

In a study of adults in the U.K., those who adhered closely to a Mediterranean lifestyle had a 29% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28% lower risk of cancer mortality.

Maya Brownstein • harvard
Aug. 16, 2023 • ~4 min

Vaginal bacteria must eat to survive — but how?

Chemical analysis brings understudied microbiome into sharper focus.

Anne J. Manning • harvard
Aug. 15, 2023 • ~5 min

Mental health ills are rising. Do mood-tracking apps help?

Public health data specialist says they can raise patient awareness, but there are pitfalls.

Samantha Laine Perfas • harvard
Aug. 14, 2023 • ~10 min

Daily consumption of sugary drinks linked to increased risk of liver cancer

Study finds women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverage daily had higher risk of developing liver cancer, chronic liver disease.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Aug. 14, 2023 • ~4 min

Blood of young mice extends lives of old mice

Connecting circulatory systems allowed animals in study to live 6-9 percent longer, lowered their biological age.

Clea Simon • harvard
Aug. 8, 2023 • ~6 min

Why men are less likely to seek mental health care

Mental health experts, Indianapolis Colts owner discuss efforts to end the stigma around asking for help.

Samantha Laine Perfas • harvard
Aug. 8, 2023 • ~6 min

Turns out lowly thymus may be saving your life

Study suggests the organ plays a vital role in immune health, particularly cancer prevention.

Anne Manning • harvard
Aug. 2, 2023 • ~5 min

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