Tag: National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine

  • Nation & World

    Evolution and ailments

    The pressures of human evolution could explain the apparent rise of disorders such as autoimmune diseases and autism, researchers say. Some adaptations may even help such ailments persist.

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  • Nation & World

    NAS elects five Harvard faculty members

    The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced this past Tuesday (May 1) the election of five Harvard affiliates among its 72 new members and 18 foreign associates. Members are chosen in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

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