Findings

Five weeks before giving birth best transfers maternal antibodies to the fetus, say researchers

Researchers say new AI tool sharpens diagnostic process, may help identify more people needing care

It’s partly matter of faith. Economist examines choice to have large families in new book.

Pathologist explains the latest report from the American Cancer Society

New research offers detailed overview of layout, makeup of canopy gaps in Congo

Study bolsters theory that protective magnetic field supporting life-enabling atmosphere remained in place longer than estimates

Outdoor physical activity may be a better target for preventive intervention, says researcher

Study authors call for more research examining how trend affects long-term patient outcomes

Hope flags when medications fail, isolating and endangering patients. Backed by a major grant, 2 Harvard scientists are focused on reducing the distance between diagnosis and recovery.

Giant impact had silver lining for life, according to new study

Bit of happenstance, second look at ancient fossils leads to new insights into evolution of tardigrade, one of most indestructible life forms on planet 

Studies connect genetics, physics in embryonic development 

Alums help identify, decipher ‘one of the most significant new finds in Greek literature in this century’

Business School report finds rigid hiring policies, work rules, scheduling hurt employees but also productivity, retention, bottom line

Study finds nearly 40 percent of Americans have used technology for tasks at work and at home

Study traces iris diversity to gray-eyed ancestor 

Researchers found dementia more frequently diagnosed within one year of a fall, compared to other types of injuries

Concentrated routines just as effective as regular weekly exercise in protecting against heart, digestive conditions as well as neurological illnesses

Research suggests the scuttling sea robin may serve as evolutionary model for trait development, including in humans 

Identifies possible therapies for thousands of diseases, including ones with no current treatments

Take our quiz based on new Netflix documentary featuring Harvard researcher

It may not be for the reasons you think, says evolutionary biologist, whose new book explores how our feline friends came to be

Epidemiologist discusses research, shrinking gap between rates of male, female physicians, what can be done 

College researchers say battery issue will hamper needed rise in EV production, but hybrids can help fill gap

Far more cases get caught when screening guidelines consider duration of habit regardless of intensity, study finds — especially among Black patients

Difficulty controlling 2D materials has slowed discovery in hot field of physics

3D organoid system can generate millions of adult skeletal-muscle stem cells

Damage to upper GI lining linked to future risk of Parkinson’s disease, says new study

Preliminary findings inspire other large Harvard classes to test approach this fall

New study suggests they did, offering insight into key issue in landmark 2022 Supreme Court ruling on EPA