With the delta variant wreaking havoc on unvaccinated populations, the ability to quickly diagnose and track emerging variants of the virus is crucial. Researchers…
During infection, HIV places copies of its genome into the DNA of cells, creating what is known as a viral reservoir. In this state,…
Family caregivers of loved ones with dementia often have high rates of depression and anxiety and physical problems related to chronic stress from their…
Joseph Allen shakes his head over the fact that so many of the nation’s K-12 students are still attending some or all of their…
Every day, hundreds of thousands of new COVID-19 cases and thousands of new deaths are still being reported worldwide, creating a need for drugs…
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into…
A new cohort study of older adults finds excessive daytime napping may signal an elevated risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Investigators from Brigham and Women’s…
Genetic mutations that promote the growth of the most common type of adult brain tumors can be accurately detected and monitored in blood samples…
A team led by Harvard researchers found that presentations about COVID-19 delivered by physicians improved knowledge about the disease and preventive behaviors across racial…