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Findings
Insights, discoveries, and analysis from Harvard scholars and scientists.
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HealthHearing breakthrough holds up
Gene therapy yields lasting gains for patients with inherited deafness: ‘How well it worked is really amazing.’
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HealthBlood test has potential to detect earliest signals of Alzheimer’s disease
New study suggests higher levels of pTau217 predict a faster progression, even when initial brain scans appear normal
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HealthRural U.S. bears heaviest burden accessing dental care
Researchers find 24.7 million Americans live in dental deserts, with transportation and specialty care the steepest barriers
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Science & TechA world-shifting moment (literally)
Geoscientists track when Earth went from ‘just another planet’ to ‘something very special’
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Science & TechStudy suggests healing skin without scarring may be possible
Researchers unblock embryonic regrowth mechanism that shuts down after birth in mice
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HealthNew study links more immigrants with lower elderly mortality
Researchers say among newcomers are medical, long-term care workers who are arriving amid critical U.S. shortage
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Parkinson’s may take a ‘gut-first’ path
Damage to upper GI lining linked to future risk of Parkinson’s disease, says new study
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Professor tailored AI tutor to physics course. Engagement doubled.
Preliminary findings inspire other large Harvard classes to test approach this fall
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Did lawmakers know role of fossil fuels in climate change during Clean Air Act era?
New study suggests they did, offering insight into key issue in landmark 2022 Supreme Court ruling on EPA
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New AI tool can diagnose cancer, guide treatment, predict patient survival
Model uses features of a tumor’s microenvironment across 19 different cancer types
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Blood test can warn women of risk decades before heart attack, stroke
Findings support universal screening of three biomarkers, not just cholesterol
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Weight-loss drug linked to fewer COVID deaths
Large-scale study finds Wegovy reduces risk of heart attack, stroke
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Billions worldwide deficient in essential micronutrients
Inadequate levels carry risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, blindness
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Smokers are less likely to develop Parkinson’s. Why?
Researchers test theory explaining medical mystery and identify potential new treatment
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You want to be boss. You probably won’t be good at it.
Study pinpoints two measures that predict effective managers
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Alzheimer’s drug may save lives through ‘suspended animation’
Could buy patients more time to survive critical injuries and diseases, even when disaster strikes far from a hospital
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Spin squeezing for all
Physicists ease path to entanglement for quantum sensing
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Study detects ‘hidden consciousness’ in brain injury patients
25% of participants with severe brain injury followed instructions covertly
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Examining new weight-loss drugs, pediatric bariatric patients
Researcher says study found variation in practices, discusses safety concerns overall for younger users
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Shingles may increase risk of cognitive decline
Availability of vaccine offers opportunity to reduce burden of shingles and possible dementia
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Finding lessons on power of federally funded childcare for working mothers
New research by Claudia Goldin takes look at World War II-era Lanham Act
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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
