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Harvard Study Reveals Octopi Can 'Taste' by Touch
Harvard researchers found that octopi use a family of specialized cells called chemotactile receptors to “taste” using their sense of touch when employing their arms.
Harvard Researchers Find Outpatient Visits Are Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Harvard researchers discovered that the level of outpatient visits has largely returned to pre-pandemic numbers.
Harvard Researchers Discover New Genetic Source of Tissue Formation
The finding could have momentous implications for developing disease treatments, according to experts, allowing for a better understanding of how cells divide and form larger tissues.
Harvard Researchers Find High Optimism Levels Lower Risk of Hypertension
Harvard researchers identified a potential link between optimism levels and risk of hypertension in a study published last month.
Wyss Researchers Develop Malaria Diagnostic Procedure Capable of Differentiating Malaria Species
Researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute developed a new diagnostic test that detects and distinguishes between species of malaria parasites.
Harvard Scientists Help Discover Potential Signs of Life on Venus
Researchers at Harvard, MIT, Cardiff University, and other institutions have discovered potential signs of life on Venus in the form of phosphine gas in the planet’s atmosphere.
HMS Researchers Discover Link Between Autism and Cholesterol
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered a new genetic link between a subtype of autism spectrum disorder and abnormal regulation of blood cholesterol levels.
Harvard Researchers Develop Potential Virus-Neutralizing Purifier Inspired by Butterfly Wings
A new coating technology developed by researchers at the Wyss Institute — an engineering research center at Harvard — and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences could soon be used to develop air purification devices.
Broad Researchers Identify February Biogen Conference as Source of Tens of Thousands of COVID-19 Cases
Broad Institute researchers identified a conference held by the Cambridge-based company Biogen in February as a “superspreading” event for COVID-19 that caused tens of thousands subsequent cases in the Boston area.
Wyss Researchers Develop Vaccine Platform Potentially Effective Against COVID-19 and Other Diseases
Researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute are developing a vaccine structure that could more effectively combat COVID-19 and other viruses.
