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Boosting African research collaborations on the genetics of neuropsychiatric disorders
August 31, 2017—This summer, 17 early-career African scientists came together at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for an introduction to the field of neuropsychiatric genetics, attending sessions ranging from a primer on autism to the mechanics…
Study finds first molecular genetic evidence of PTSD heritability
For immediate release: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Boston, MA – A large new study from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium provides the first molecular genetic evidence that genetic influences play a role in the risk of getting Posttraumatic Stress Disorder…
New program aims to build genetics research capacity in Africa
February 24, 2017—A new collaboration between researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and six African universities and institutes aims to boost genetics…
Reddit “Ask Me Anything (AMA)”: RNA splicing and aging
Will Mair, assistant professor of genetics and complex diseases, participated in a reddit “Ask Me Anything (AMA)” on Monday, January 9, 2017, to discuss a recent study that uncovered a “smoking gun” in age-related disease.
Can’t smell asparagus pee? Is Pokémon GO good exercise?
Two studies from Harvard T.H. Chan School researchers take a look at quirky topics in The BMJ’s annual Christmas edition For immediate release: December 13, 2016 Boston, MA – A large proportion of individuals of European-American descent cannot smell “asparagus…
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In this week’s episode: The link between our genes and disease risk. A new study is shedding light on how genetic mutations may increase our risk of a range of diseases—from cancer to heart conditions.
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Conference on whole genome sequencing addresses advances in technology, ‘fake diseases,’ ancient DNA, and broad opportunities for human disease research November 22, 2016 -- In 2006, in the early days of whole genome sequencing, the sequencing platform at the…
Mosquito maven
Infectious disease researcher Flaminia Catteruccia is searching for novel ways to control mosquitoes that rely less on brute force and more on a deep knowledge of the organism’s biology September 23, 2016 – Mosquitoes have threatened human health…
Mechanism identified through which lead may harm neural cells, children’s neurodevelopment
For immediate release: August 26, 2016 Boston, MA – Researchers have identified a potential molecular mechanism through which lead, a pervasive environmental toxin, may harm neural stem cells and neurodevelopment in children. The study, from Harvard T.H. Chan…
