Harvard Medical School News

Scientists regenerate hair cells that enable hearing

Researchers move closer to gene therapy solution for hearing loss

New antibody neutralizes all known SARS-CoV-2 variants in lab tests

A New—and Reversible—Cause of Aging

Ancient-DNA study identifies originators of Indo-European language family

Findings resolve “steppe hypothesis” enigma

The Effects of Noise on Health (2022)

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What happens in the brain while daydreaming?

Observations in mice hint at role of daydreams in remodeling the brain

How the brain increases blood flow on demand

Lithium compound can reverse Alzheimer’s in mice: study

Study: Lithium loss ignites Alzheimer’s, but lithium compound can reverse disease in mice

Resident physicians' exam scores tied to patient survival

New analysis finds tests for new doctors can measure what matters — the life and health of patients

Loss of epigenetic information can drive aging in mice

Study implicates changes to way DNA is organized, regulated rather than changes to genetic code

A fourth of U.S. health visits now delivered by non-physicians

Health care provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants expected to rise

A new artificial intelligence tool for cancer

ChatGPT-like AI model can diagnose, guide treatment, predict survival for multiple cancer types

Physically Demanding Work Tied to Male Fertility

Occupational factors associated with higher sperm concentrations and serum testosterone