How Does the Brain Make Decisions? Harvard Scientists Shed New Light
A study on mice offers insights into how neurons communicate during the decision-making process. Researchers have uncovered new insights into the way brain cells, or…
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Harvard Medical School is known for its rigorous curriculum, distinguished faculty, and its contribution to groundbreaking medical discoveries and innovations. The school offers a range of programs, including MD degrees, PhDs in medical sciences through its Division of Medical Sciences, and dual degree programs such as MD-PhD, which are designed to train the next generation of physician-scientists. HMS’s mission emphasizes not only the development of skills and knowledge in the medical sciences but also a commitment to compassionate patient care and a deeper understanding of the ethical dimensions of medicine. The school’s influence extends globally through its research contributions, extensive alumni network, and initiatives in global health.
Harvard Scientists Have Uncovered New Clues Into the Long-Standing Mystery of the Itch
Researchers discover that a common microbe is an unrecognized cause of itching. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered that the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, commonly…
Decoding Daydreams: Harvard Scientists Unlock the Mysteries of the Brain
Observations in mice hint at role of daydreams in remodeling the brain. During quiet waking, brain activity in mice suggests the animals are daydreaming about…
Spike in Child Mental Health Emergencies During Second Year of COVID Pandemic
A surge in girls’ visits drove the trend, fueling longer waits for inpatient care. During the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a…
Bridging a Century-Old Gap: Harvard Scientists Shed New Light on the Molecular Link Between Exercise and the Immune System
Exercise activates immune cells in the muscles that combat inflammation and boost endurance. The link between physical activity and inflammation has been a subject of…
EVEscape: The AI Revolution in Forecasting Viral Variants Before They Emerge
EVEscape predicts future viral mutations, new variants using evolutionary, biological information. New AI tool called EVEscape uses evolutionary and biological information to predict how a…
Study Reveals That 50% of the World’s Population Will Have a Mental Health Disorder by Age 75
Researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School, in a collaborative global study, have discovered that one in two people will develop a…
New Harvard Research Reveals How the Heart Starts Beating
Researchers find that heart cells in developing zebrafish begin to beat abruptly and all at once. Transforming from just a few cells into a fully…
Molecular Mystery Solved – Harvard Scientists Discover a Previously Unknown Way Cells Break Down Proteins
The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions Short-lived proteins control gene expression in cells and execute critical roles ranging from assisting…
Young Adults Beware: Scientists Discover That Common Weight-Loss Surgery Weakens Bones
A study published in Radiology, the journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), has revealed that a common weight-loss surgery for overweight adolescents…
Unseen Impact of the Pandemic: Youth Mental Health Emergencies on the Rise
The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw an increase in hospital admissions for mental health issues among children and adolescents according to a study…
Harvard Scientists Uncover Long-Missing Piece in Breast Cancer Puzzle
New research unveils a new mechanism responsible for certain types of breast cancer. In what may turn out to be a long-missing piece in the…
Neglected 80-Year-Old Antibiotic Could Provide a New Way To Fight Difficult-To-Treat Infections
Better purification overcomes original renal toxicity concerns. An old antibiotic could potentially offer much-needed protection against bacterial infections that are resistant to multiple drugs, reveals…
Not Concussions: Scientists Unveil Real Drivers of CTE in Football
Scientists from Mass General Brigham and Boston University have developed a new tool that has created the first-ever playbook to prevent chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Does…
Harvard Researchers Help Unravel the Mystery of Sleep
New sleep research has unveiled surprising links between the brain and the gut. Sleep holds paramount importance among human activities — its deficiency even for…
Harvard Researchers Design “Mini Gene” Therapy for Severe Genetic Disease
Researchers have developed a “mini gene” therapy for a debilitating syndrome that results in both blindness and deafness. Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare,…
Answers to Long-Standing Mystery: How Dormant Bacteria Come Back to Life
Research provides answers to the long-standing mystery of bacterial spores, illuminating new paths for disease prevention. Inert, sleeping bacteria — or spores — can survive…
New Harvard-Developed AI Predicts Future Pancreatic Cancer Up to Three Years Before Diagnosis
The AI model can identify individuals with the highest risk of pancreatic cancer up to three years prior to their formal diagnosis. A new study,…