Science Replacing hard parts in soft robots Researchers develop ‘soft’ valves to make entirely soft robots
Campus In San Diego, Bacow stresses learning, New teaches poetry Harvard president meets with alumni, tells high school students: ‘You can get a great education anywhere’
Campus New Marshall scholars gaze ahead 4 seniors plan to expand studies in art, history, economics, and science
Research links air quality, air safety Harvard Chan School investigators see dip in pilot performance when carbon dioxide levels rise DateAugust 14, 2018August 27, 2018
Evolution of cancer cell lines draws concern They may evolve in ways that dramatically change their responses to drugs DateAugust 8, 2018August 7, 2018
Seeking a culprit behind rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults Physician-researcher welcomes shift in screening guidelines, notes recent findings on diet and disease recurrence DateAugust 3, 2018September 28, 2018
Pregnant women encouraged to eat cold-water fish Low plasma levels of omega-3 fatty acids associated with preterm birth DateAugust 3, 2018August 2, 2018
Cystic fibrosis clues found in newly identified cell type These cells appear to be the primary source of activity of the gene responsible for multiorgan disease DateAugust 1, 2018August 7, 2018
‘Alzheimer’s in a dish’ model provides some answers System fully replicates Alzheimer’s pathology, including neural cell death DateJuly 31, 2018August 7, 2018
Death is universal, but sometimes murky 50 years after Harvard panel’s report, ‘irreversible coma’ remains a sphere of controversy DateJuly 24, 2018July 27, 2018
Opioid prescribing hotspots uncovered Lowest prescribing rates found in congressional districts outside of Boston, D.C., and New York DateJuly 19, 2018July 21, 2018
Hitchhiking his way to better drug delivery Samir Mitragotri harnesses blood cells to help nanoparticles cross biological barriers DateJuly 17, 2018July 17, 2018
Seeking new momentum in malaria fight Leaders in eradication efforts gather at Harvard to trade ideas, experiences DateJuly 16, 2018July 16, 2018
Sensory disorders hold key to neurologic treatments Bertarelli Foundation redoubles its investment in translational neuroscience at HMS DateJuly 16, 2018
The love lives of fruit flies Findings may yield valuable insights about addiction disorders, depression DateJuly 16, 2018July 16, 2018
The unsavory side of sugar Symposium examines sweetener’s effects on human body and on public policy DateJuly 12, 2018July 24, 2018
Five habits that make for a fit family Moms who maintain healthy lifestyle less likely to raise obese children DateJuly 4, 2018July 5, 2018
Flight attendants have higher rates of breast, uterine, other cancers U.S.-focused analysis suggests need for stronger protection against radiation, researchers say DateJune 26, 2018June 26, 2018
Mindfulness meditation and relaxation response affect brain differently Study found that each program showed unique patterns of brain activity DateJune 20, 2018July 24, 2018
Smartphones, teens, and unhappiness Spike in depression led psychologist to find a link DateJune 20, 2018June 21, 2018
When wandering minds are just fine The practice has no detrimental effects in some situations, study says DateJune 19, 2018June 19, 2018
Harvard program hears from Sirleaf on putting education first Former president of Liberia recalls decisions on post-war recovery, Ebola crisis DateJune 18, 2018
Big data targets drug resistance Harvard symposium examines bioinformatics’ great potential in ensuring antibiotics’ effectiveness DateJune 15, 2018June 18, 2018
Survey of oncologists finds knowledge gap on medical marijuana Shifting legal landscape a challenge for cancer doctors DateJune 15, 2018July 27, 2018
A better way of living Speaker extols health benefits of going green — for our bodies and our planet DateJune 12, 2018November 14, 2018
Fired-up McCarthy takes leadership role at Harvard Chan School Center for health and environment relaunched with former EPA administrator at the helm DateJune 1, 2018June 1, 2018
Pig organs for human patients: A challenge fit for CRISPR Through a new license, Harvard lab’s innovations in genome engineering might help to solve the shortage of organs for transplant DateMay 30, 2018May 29, 2018
New research finds key players in MS progression Clearer picture of gut-brain connection may provide therapy options DateMay 25, 2018May 25, 2018
Leveling the medical playing field HMS graduate Mary Tate hopes to diversify the reach of medicine DateMay 22, 2018May 23, 2018
Food for thought on new ideas At Guppy Tank sessions, Harvard researchers get guidance from big fish DateMay 17, 2018June 1, 2018
No bones about it Program encourages women med students to specialize in orthopaedics DateMay 17, 2018June 1, 2018
Moving beyond the scientific nudge How cognitive psychology and cultural sociology can benefit each other DateMay 17, 2018May 18, 2018
Enzyme interference Study identifies bacterial gene responsible for producing enzyme that consumes cardiac drug DateMay 16, 2018May 16, 2018
