The 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences has been awarded to five scientists for the discovery and characterization of the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 — findings that subsequently ...

Research in mice shows that inflammatory molecules influence mood and behavior by acting on specific brain regions. The findings help explain why some people experience lasting mood changes after ...

As part of the multifaceted process of conducting rigorous, reproducible research, scientists often grapple with challenging questions. While there are hard-and-fast rules for certain matters, many ...

Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas, professor of cell biology, emeritus, in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, has received a prestigious 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award. He is being ...

Promoting sustainability and addressing climate change can feel overwhelming as an individual or small group. But small steps can lead to big changes, and sometimes all we need is a little guidance.

New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge a relatively benign ...

Two researchers from Harvard Medical School have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and ...

Research uncovers new details of communication between nervous and immune systems in endometriosis. Findings in mice point to existing migraine medications as a potential treatment for the condition.

Research in mice identifies protein responsible for regulating gut movement in response to pressure, exercise, and inflammation. The findings can inform precision-targeted treatments for intestinal ...

Jowan Watson, a fourth-year student in Harvard Medical School’s Pathways MD program, developed a first-of-its-kind residency curriculum in sports psychiatry. Jenny Rowley, a fifth-year Pathways MD ...

The new Gordon Hall Flex Space opened on March 17, with an official ribbon cutting on April 2. The result of a multi-year design and renovation project, the new flex space provides a range of ...