Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

Health

Scientists Map Gut's Remarkable Ability to Resist and Recover from Environmental Changes

A comprehensive new study reveals how the intestine maintains stability while adapting to environmental challenges, with researchers discovering a unique region of the colon controlled by immune signals.

Nov 22, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Engineered Virus Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier, Delivers Therapeutic Genes in Mice

Researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have taken a significant stride toward more effective gene therapies for brain diseases by engineering a gene-delivery vehicle that efficiently crosses the blood-brain barrier in mice.

May 17, 2024

Health

Largest Genetic Study of PTSD Identifies Nearly 100 Locations in the Genome Linked to the Disorder

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can severely impact a person's life after experiencing trauma.

Apr 18, 2024

Health

Researchers Engineer Multi-Tailed mRNA, Unlocking Potential for Longer-Lasting Gene Therapies

Messenger RNA (mRNA) made its big leap into the public limelight during the pandemic, thanks to its cornerstone role in several COVID-19 vaccines.

Mar 22, 2024

Health

Prime Editing Rescues Genetic Disorders in Living Animals Using Engineered, Virus-like Particles

Prime editing, a versatile form of gene editing that can correct most known disease-causing genetic mutations, now has a new vehicle to deliver its machinery into cells in living animals.

Jan 8, 2024