Why Sex Matters (in Disease Susceptibility): Q&A with John Quackenbush

In a recent interview published in Harvard Public Health Magazine, Department Chair John Quackenbush discusses his lab’s research looking at how sex differences affect disease risk and progression. Their work has shown that men and women … Continue reading “Why Sex Matters (in Disease Susceptibility): Q&A with John Quackenbush”

The Promise of Microbiome for Medicine & Public Health

Curtis Huttenhower, Associate Professor of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, believes that microbiome research is poised to revolutionize public health. Recent advances in molecular technology and the declining cost of genetic … Continue reading “The Promise of Microbiome for Medicine & Public Health”