Featured series 
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HealthNew Alzheimer’s study suggests genetic cause of specific form of disease
Findings eventually could pave way to earlier diagnosis, treatment, and affect search for new therapies
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Arts & CultureJust one family’s history – and the world’s
Claire Messud’s autobiographically inspired new novel traces ordinary lives through WWII, new world orders, Big Oil, and rise and fall of ideals
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Campus & CommunityWhen should Harvard speak out?
Institutional Voice Working Group provides a roadmap in new report
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HealthRethinking life-support decisions
Of the survivors within one study group, more than 40% recovered at least some independence.
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Better to be talented or lucky?
If you want fame, Cass Sunstein says, it typically requires some of both — and is no pure meritocracy
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‘Shed the tears … get up and fight some more’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor on importance of civic engagement, youth involvement, giving back
Part of the Commencement 2024 series -
Had a bad experience meditating? You’re not alone.
Altered states of consciousness through yoga, mindfulness more common than thought and mostly beneficial, study finds — though clinicians ill-equipped to help those who struggle
Part of the Findings series
Harvard Reads: Book recommendations from faculty and staff
Violeta
Isabel Allende
The Overstory
Richard Powers
Horse
by Geraldine Brooks
Universal Tonality
Cisco Bradley
The Republic
Plato
Harvard Reads
Book recommendations from faculty and staff
Violeta
Isabel Allende
The Overstory
Richard Powers
Horse
Geraldine Brooks
Universal Tonality
Cisco Bradley
The Republic
Plato
