Harvard researchers create hybrid algorithm for NMR readings

New quantum-classical algorithm brings nuclear magnetic resonance readings closer to “near-term” quantum computing.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
July 24, 2020 ~9 min

‘I Am A Scientist’ offers students STEM role models

An initiative seeks to make scientists and their work more relatable to young students to promote STEM diversity.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
July 23, 2020 ~4 min


Student-developed device predicts avocado ripeness

With the goal of reducing food waste, a student-developed device predicts when an avocado will be ripe

Adam Zewe • harvard
July 23, 2020 ~7 min

Treatment significantly reduces symptoms of psoriasis in mice

Researchers have created a treatment that when applied directly to the skin in a mouse model of psoriasis, significantly reduces levels of inflammation and symptoms of psoriasis without systemic side effects.

Lindsay Brownell • harvard
July 22, 2020 ~9 min

Cracking the case of the missing molecules

When scientists moved from manipulating atoms to messing with molecules, molecules started to disappear from view. Professor Kang-Kuen Ni has figured out why.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
July 22, 2020 ~6 min

Harvard technology to be commercialized by Vesigen Therapeutics

The startup company Vesigen will develop and commercialize the drug-delivery technology created in the lab of Harvard Chan School Professor Quan Lu.

Caroline Perry • harvard
July 22, 2020 ~10 min

Prostate cancer’s link to fetal development of the gland

Prostate cancer progresses to a more-dangerous metastatic state by resurrecting dormant molecular mechanisms that had guided the fetal development of the prostate gland but had been subsequently switched off.

Richard Saltus • harvard
July 20, 2020 ~6 min

The hair-raising reason for goosebumps is revealed

Researchers have found that the same cell types that cause goosebumps are responsible for controlling hair growth.

Jessica Lau • harvard
July 20, 2020 ~8 min


Red blood cells could generate immune response via vaccines

New platform technology uses red blood cells to generate targeted immune responses in mice

Lindsay Brownell • harvard
July 13, 2020 ~8 min

African grey parrot outperforms children and college students

African grey parrot Griffin shows off his brain power, making students doubt their own.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
July 2, 2020 ~7 min

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