Harvard Medical School researchers Steven McCarroll and Amnon Koren describe their surprising findings and how they made their discovery by tapping into an existing online database of genome sequencing data. Read the full story: http://hms.harvard.edu/news/marching-our-own-sequences
The structure of a protein that forms dangerous clumps in the brains of patients with Parkinson’s is vastly different than originally thought. This discovery opens the door to a new therapeutic approach.
Harvard Medical School neuroscientists have identified an unexpected, causal link between sleep deprivation and premature death. In a study on sleep-deprived fruit flies, the researchers found that death is always preceded by the accumulation of molecules known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the gut. Learn more: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/sleep-death-gut
Analysis of ancient DNA reveals the genetic makeup of the people who lived in the Caribbean between about 400 and 3,100 years ago, settling several archaeologic and anthropologic debates and reaching startling conclusions about Indigenous population sizes before contact with Europeans. Learn more at https://hms.harvard.edu/news/island-investigations
Have you ever wondered about whether medical school admissions is becoming more or less competitive, or whether certain genders have different trends? There’s a lot of interesting data here, let’s dive in. TIME STAMPS: 00:25- First Time Applicants vs Reapplicants 01:52 – MCAT Score by Undergrad Major 02:50 – Men vs Women 03:50 – Is
If you’re anything like me, you’ve fine tuned your morning routine to get your day started on the right foot. But while we often focus on morning routines, our days are highly dependent on our sleep, and our sleep is largely influenced by our bedtime routines. Let’s help you create an effective night routine. 💌