Findings
Insights, discoveries, and analysis from Harvard scholars and scientists.
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HealthScreening newborns for cancer risk
Blood samples routinely collected at birth could be used for genetic testing, potentially helping 1,000 children a year, study suggests
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Science & TechDoes vitriol make you feel special?
Beyond the algorithm, online negativity takes on a life of its own. Here’s why.
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HealthFor women in menopause, ‘not all healthy diets are equal’
Study comparing 11 eating patterns finds two clear paths to curbing weight gain
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HealthAI use surging for mental health help among young people
Survey researcher says popularity may help fill gap between rising national problem, shortage of clinicians — provided counsel is sound
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HealthCoffee refill? Go for it, says American Heart Association, with note of caution.
Co-author of new guidance explains how many cups a day are safe — possibly even good for you — and why energy drinks are different
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HealthIs your cholesterol too high based on latest guidelines?
Study flags elevated LDL levels of 1 in 3 Americans without history of heart disease as major miss for prevention
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Loving your pup may be a many splendored thing
New research suggests having connection to your dog may lower depression, anxiety
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Looking at how prejudice is learned, passed
Research suggests power, influence of watching behavior of others
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Aspirin may help cut colorectal cancer risk
New research suggests those with less healthy lifestyles may get highest benefit from regular use
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How moms may be affecting STEM gender gap
Research suggests encouragement toward humanities appears to be very influential for daughters
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Faster ‘in a dish’ model may speed up treatment for Parkinson’s
Could result in personalized models to test diagnostic and treatment strategies
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How did life begin on Earth? A lightning strike of an idea.
Researchers mimic early conditions on barren planet to test hypothesis of ancient electrochemistry
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Fixing key flaw in revolutionary cancer treatment
Researchers devise way to boost CAR T-cell therapy to potentially ensure it doesn’t fade prematurely
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Economic prospects brighten for children of low-income Black Americans, study finds
Opportunity Insights also finds gap widening between whites at top, bottom
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Can good sleep help prevent diabetes?
Study links irregular sleep patterns with higher disease risk
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Between bright light and a good mood, plenty of sleep
Researchers outline path to lower risk of depression
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The answer to your search may depend on where you live
Researchers find ‘language bias’ in various site algorithms, raising concerns about fallout for social divisions among nations
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You won’t even know you’re exercising, but your body will
Real surfing is better than channel surfing, says research focused on healthy aging. But housework is better than nothing.
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What’s another word for ‘neuronal map-maker’?
Researchers discover microscopic ‘brain thesaurus’ that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words
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Alzheimer’s study finds diet, lifestyle changes yield improvements
Can diet and lifestyle reverse early Alzheimer’s? A pilot study raises hopes.
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There’s much to be grateful for in giving thanks
Elderly may harvest benefits from the attitude alone
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Could high office-vacancy rates damage economy this year?
Kenneth Rogoff sees tough road for some banks as surge of real estate loans come due by 2025, but doesn’t expect wider meltdown
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Stroke risk higher for the chronically lonely
Study of adults over 50 examines how feelings boost threat over time
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Americans hate inflation, full stop
No traction for more positive economic developments, research says
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History of Chichén Itzá written in DNA
Research using new method upends narrative on ritual sacrifices, yields discovery on resistance built to colonial-era epidemics
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Does AI help humans make better decisions?
One judge’s track record — with and without algorithm — surprises researchers
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DNR orders for Down syndrome patients far exceeded pandemic norm
Co-author sees need for additional research and earlier, deeper conversations around care
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Tracking entwined histories of malaria, humans
New study of ancient genomes tracks disease over 5,500 years, factors in spread, including trade, warfare, colonialism, and slavery
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Researchers reverse hair loss caused by alopecia
Treatment holds promise for painlessly targeting affected areas without weakening immune system
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Binge eating appears more widespread, persistent than thought
New research takes broader, deeper look at common, but poorly understood, disorder
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Want to make robots more agile? Take a lesson from a rat.
Scientists create realistic virtual rodent with digital neural network to study how brain controls complex, coordinated movement
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Alzheimer’s disease indicators track with biological changes in brain, study finds
Researchers see self-reported memory loss may be early, preclinical warning
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More than a planetary fender-bender
New study finds Earth collided with dense interstellar cloud, possibly affecting life on planet
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Bringing back a long extinct bird
Scientists sequence complete genome of bush moa, offering insights into its natural history, possible clues to evolution of flightless birds
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Women who follow Mediterranean diet live longer
Large study shows benefits against cancer, cardiovascular mortality, also identifies likely biological drivers of better health
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Harvard-led study IDs statin that may block pathway to some cancers
Cholesterol-lowering drug suppresses chronic inflammation that creates dangerous cascade