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,…
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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,…
Outperforming Human Pathologists – New Harvard-Developed AI Tool Predicts Colon Cancer Survival, Treatment Response
The model provides actionable insights for physicians and could enhance clinical decision-making in resource-constrained regions. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and National Cheng Kung University…
Harvard Scientists Uncover New Strategy for Repairing DNA Damage in Neurons
Researchers discover a mechanism used by neurons to repair damage that occurs during neuronal activity. Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism for repairing DNA damage…
Swahili Secrets: Ancient DNA Reveals When Asian Ancestry Was Introduced to East Africa
Findings clarify and complicate understanding of Swahili history. Who were the people of the medieval Swahili civilization? Ancient DNA reveals African founders intermingled with migrants…
How Bacteria Invade the Brain: Harvard Researchers Uncover Secret Weapon
Study shows bacteria hijack crosstalk between nerve and immune cells to cause meningitis. A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School details the…
Harvard Study Indicates That Face Blindness Is More Common Than Previously Thought
A study indicates that the condition impacts a greater number of individuals than previously believed. A study by researchers at Harvard Medical School/VA Boston Healthcare…
Harvard Researchers Unveil an Unprecedented Look at Colorectal Cancer
Scientists are constructing comprehensive maps of colorectal cancer to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the disease. Researchers are building detailed 2D and…
Revolutionizing Biotechnology: Scientists Create Supercharged Bacteria With Immunity to Viral Infections
Researchers create virus-resistant, safely restrained E. coli for medical, industrial applications. In a step forward for genetic engineering and synthetic biology, researchers have modified a…
Harvard Scientists Uncover How the Brain Senses Infection
The researchers made a breakthrough discovery of specific airway neurons in mice that alert the brain about the flu virus. A recent study in mice…
Unlocking the Secret to Maintaining Muscle Function During Aging: New Study Sheds Light on Cellular Mechanisms
The results suggest potential methods for enhancing muscle function in older adults. Exercise has been demonstrated to shield against numerous diseases and is considered a…
Harvard Scientists Make the Case for Female Mice in Neuroscience Research
Research findings reveal that female mice have more stable exploratory behavior than male mice. New research indicates that female mice show more stable exploratory behavior…
New Investigational Drug Could Combat Brain Tumors
In mouse studies, the drug was found to delay the growth of tumors and enhance the sensitivity of glioblastoma cells to anticancer treatments. Due to…
Alleviating Symptoms: Brain Stimulation Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at Charité have uncovered a brain network that, when stimulated, can alleviate symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia, is…
Harvard Doctors Reveal Startling Truth: Do Football Players Age Faster?
A recent study suggests that professional football players may be at a higher risk of developing age-related diseases at an earlier age compared to the…
Challenging Established Beliefs: Harvard Research Uncovers Surprising New Roles for Spinal Cord and Brainstem
According to recent research, the brainstem and spinal cord play a crucial role in processing touch signals as they travel to the brain. Almost everything we…
Harvard Researchers Shed New Light on Frontotemporal Dementia
New research offers insight into the basic biology of frontotemporal dementia caused by a particular genetic mutation. At a glance: New findings offer insight into…
