December 13, 2012 — In order to spread disease inside the human body, the malaria parasite must evade the human immune system—which it does remarkably … Continue reading “Malaria parasite transforms itself to hide from human immune system”
December 5, 2012 — In 2004, a young senator from Illinois named Barack Obama gave the nomination speech for John Kerry at the Democratic … Continue reading “Public narrative key to effective leadership”
November 30, 2012 — Since the early 1980s, HSPH researchers have made fundamental discoveries about HIV/AIDS and worked on the frontlines of the disease. In … Continue reading “World AIDS Day 2012”
November 30, 2012 — Flame retardants found in furniture, cars, carpet padding, and baby products are supposed to make these products safer. But according … Continue reading “Flame retardants associated with neurobehavioral problems in children”
November 30, 2012 — Brendan Manning, associate professor of genetics and complex diseases, received a 2012 Senior Scholar in Aging Award from The Ellison Medical … Continue reading “HSPH faculty members honored”
November 27, 2012 — In Rwanda, health officials would like to reduce childhood stunting. In Zambia, there’s an interest in improving the quality of … Continue reading “Health ministry teams gather in South Africa for regional workshop”
November 27, 2012 — What does genome-wide analysis reveal about complex human traits? What’s the best way to design and analyze gene-sequencing studies? These … Continue reading “HSPH, Dana-Farber host sixth annual quantitative genomics conference”
November 20, 2012 — The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) is leading by example when it comes to promoting workplace wellness and encouraging healthier … Continue reading “Harvard School of Public Health receives CEO cancer gold standard accreditation”
November 19, 2012 — In Bangladesh, workers wade into muddy, parasite-infested waters near the Sundarban mangrove forests to catch baby shrimp that will later … Continue reading “Modern-day slavery: New book provides economic, historical, and legal overview of bonded labor”
November 16, 2012 — An emerging area of science is looking at not just how low-dose radiation harms cells, but also how cells respond to … Continue reading “Symposium explores cancer stem cells and tumor metabolism”