Findings

Benefits nearly double for people with depression

Genomic findings challenge thinking on what makes a species

Approach attacks errant proteins at their roots

10 percent reduction seen in small study of disease that affects up to a third of U.S. adults

Researchers examine who embraces mindset that one’s gain is another’s loss, and how that affects our politics — in sometimes surprising ways

Medical office procedure identifies key biomarker that may lead to more reliable diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders

Psychological tools learned by those in treatment proved protective in high-stress event, study finds

Researcher details findings on policy that failed to boost U.S. employment even as it scored political points

Some groups are more vulnerable but symptoms far from universal, review finds

Musculoskeletal diseases are the leading cause of years lived with disability

Study finds bruising fades faster in patients who are led to believe more time has passed than actually has

Study compared outcomes for expecting doctors, lawyers. One group fared worse.

First demonstration of non-Abelian anyons in a quantum processor

Study puts fermentation, not fire, as pivot point behind our ancestors’ increasing cranial capacity

Astronomers detail oscillation of our giant neighbor

Harvard researchers create model that better measures biological age, distinguishes between harmful and adaptive changes during life

Harvard team’s synthetic molecule highly effective against drug-resistant bacteria

Hope for progress even after a 450-foot fall, trial shows, defying pessimism that hurts research and families

Sociologist urges ratings focused on real-life outcomes, particularly in those from underrepresented groups

When we pick up our neighbors’ bugs, we get the good as well as the bad and the ugly

Study suggests lack of regular care and screenings set stage for worse public health outcomes, wider disparities

New findings illuminate complex neuroscience behind even the simplest words, with implications for treatment of speech, language disorders

Novel approach caught 3.5 times as many cases than current screening guidelines would have for 40-plus group

New report shows some progress but persistent achievement gaps; co-author Kane urges action before federal aid expires

Harvard scientist co-leads research, which targeted specific condition, may yield other treatments for more of the 30 million kids with genetic hearing loss

Trilobites’ soft undersides show mechanics of early ‘enrollment’ defense

Physics of V-shaped flight formations offer insights into how to improve efficiency of groups of drones, underwater vehicles

Global study by new faculty Elika Bergelson finds three key predictors of language development. They may surprise you.

Eating disorder may also play a role in insomnia

Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky says every decision, action you make is result of chain of genes, biology, experience that preceded it