Findings

Study decodes neural mechanism that causes hairy mammals to shake their fur when wet

Ketamine carries risks, say researchers. Yet for some patients, it’s ‘the only thing that works.’

Metabolic rates outpaced ‘couch potato’ primates thanks to sweat, says new study

Even with exercise, sedentary behavior can increase risk of heart failure by up to 60%, according to study

New tool allows researchers to study gene mutation directly within living human cells

Revealing twists, turns of evolution from sprawling to upright posture

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