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Harvard University

Private Ivy League research university in Massachusetts

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally.

Harvard University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., and a member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1636 by the colonial Massachusetts legislature, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is also the first and oldest corporation in North America.

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Details last updated 04-Feb-2019

Harvard University Blog Posts

Does no smoking mean no vaping?
19-Aug-2019

Does no smoking mean no vaping?

Sometimes news coverage of e-cigarettes can be confusing - what's the best advice?

Chocolate - an innocent pleasure
11-Feb-2016

Chocolate - an innocent pleasure

Dark chocolate that retains flavonoids during manufacture could be good for your heart and mental health

People at Harvard University

Anne Manning

Staff Writer at Harvard University

Michael Pollan

American journalist who is a professor and the first Lewis K. Chan Arts Lecturer at Harvard University

David Sinclair

Harvard professor. Author of Lifespan.

Jesse Poganik

Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School

Martin Elvis

Senior Astrophysicist at SAO and Astrophysicist at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Huibin Chang

Research Associate in Bioengineering at Harvard University

Jeff Lichtman

Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University

Kyle Holmberg Vining

Restorative and Esthetic Dentist and Fellow at Harvard University.

Samir Mitragotri

Professor at Harvard University, Biomedical Researcher, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Educator, Editor

David Cutler

Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics at Harvard University.

Loren Walensky

Pediatric oncologist, Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Principal Investigator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Children’s Hospital Boston, Director of the Harvard/MIT MD-PhD Program

Douglas Melton

Xander University Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology.

Dianbo Liu

Researcher working on machine learning on healthcare data. Research fellow at Harvard.

Diddahally Govindaraju

Geneticist at Harvard University, in Boston, Massachusetts with an interest in human evolutionary biology and population genetics

Rachit Bakshi

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard

Kenneth J. Mukamal

Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard University.

Abraham (Avi) Loeb

Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science and Chair of Astronomy Department at Harvard University.

Tom Schroeder

Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University.

Marinka Zitnik

Assistant Professor at Harvard University

Ya-Chieh Hsu

Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University

David Christiani

Professor of Medicine at Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care Division.

Charles Lieber

American chemist and pioneer in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology and author.

Robin Wordsworth

Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering.

David Liu

Richard Merkin Professor and Vice-Chair of the Faculty at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

Harvard University News

Precision genetics: unlocking the secrets of mutation

Precision genetics: unlocking the secrets of mutation

Harvard University - 13-Nov-2024

A revolutionary tool targets specific genes, advancing our understanding of evolution and disease

Olive oil may hold the key to lower dementia risk

Olive oil may hold the key to lower dementia risk

National Institute on Aging (NIA) - 31-Oct-2024

New research highlights the potential brain health benefits of adding olive oil to your diet

Food you eat in your 40s can significantly affect your health three decades later

Food you eat in your 40s can significantly affect your health three decades later

NBC News - 03-Jul-2024

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats were associated with healthy ageing

Persistent loneliness linked to 56% higher risk of stroke in older adults

Persistent loneliness linked to 56% higher risk of stroke in older adults

Independent - 25-Jun-2024

This highlights the need to address chronic loneliness as a public health concern

Watching too much TV lowers your chances of ageing healthily

Watching too much TV lowers your chances of ageing healthily

Los Angeles Times - 14-Jun-2024

Replacing TV time with activities increases the odds of staying healthy in future

Scientists map a tiny piece of human brain involved in memory, emotions and thinking

Scientists map a tiny piece of human brain involved in memory, emotions and thinking

Singularity Hub - 13-May-2024

Dataset may hold valuable insights to unlock neurological mysteries

Harvard scientists created a tool that predicts how old your cells really are

Harvard scientists created a tool that predicts how old your cells really are

Harvard University - 16-Feb-2024

This could lead to more accurate testing of anti-ageing interventions

Favoring plant proteins over animal ones in midlife promotes healthy ageing

Favoring plant proteins over animal ones in midlife promotes healthy ageing

INVERSE - 17-Jan-2024

Plant-based protein is specifically linked to reduced frailty in older adults

Mice regain vision through partial cellular reprogramming of retinal cells

Mice regain vision through partial cellular reprogramming of retinal cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Dec-2023

While age ultimately caught up, study demonstrates potential of the novel treatment

Biological robots built from human cells became microscopic healers

Biological robots built from human cells became microscopic healers

Neuroscience News - 30-Nov-2023

Anthrobots bridge neuron gaps and fight disease, paving the way for regenerative medicine

U.S. men are dying much younger than women, as gender gap for death widens

U.S. men are dying much younger than women, as gender gap for death widens

New Scientist - 13-Nov-2023

COVID-19, drug and alcohol abuse, & suicide fuel a 6-year life expectancy disparity

Scientists have developed a revolutionary biological ageing clock- the OMICm Age

Scientists have developed a revolutionary biological ageing clock- the OMICm Age

Live Forever Club - 24-Oct-2023

Advanced biological ageing clock provides a precise evaluation of health & ageing

Young blood slows down ageing process of older mice

Young blood slows down ageing process of older mice

New Scientist - 26-Jul-2023

Infusion of youthful blood increased lifespan by 5% and improved age-related gene alterations

AI-driven breakthrough in senolytic drug discovery

AI-driven breakthrough in senolytic drug discovery

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-May-2023

Machine learning successfully identifies promising senolytic compounds to target ageing and age-related diseases

American football players age a decade faster than the general population

American football players age a decade faster than the general population

Independent - 13-Dec-2022

Further studies to examine the phenomenon for age-related illnesses among former players

Trestle Biotherapeutics gathers experts to advance practical use of bioengineered kidneys

Trestle Biotherapeutics gathers experts to advance practical use of bioengineered kidneys

Longevity Technology - 23-Feb-2022

Combining 3D printing and stem cell technologies to develop kidney repair and replacement therapies

Detailed map of connections within the human brain created by Google

Detailed map of connections within the human brain created by Google

New Scientist - 07-Jun-2021

Benefit to explore how the cell map differs in people with mental illness

New laser-steering robot makes endoscopic surgeries easier

New laser-steering robot makes endoscopic surgeries easier

Optics & Photonics News (OPN) - 20-Jan-2021

Laser-steering microrobot delivers high speed laser to perform minimally invasive surgeries

Studies on melanocyte stem cells to prevent or reverse gray hair

Studies on melanocyte stem cells to prevent or reverse gray hair

Washington Post - 19-Dec-2020

Greying of hair is irrespective of age and gender; Scientists work on stem cells

Hitch-hiking nanoparticles improve bioavailability of drugs

Hitch-hiking nanoparticles improve bioavailability of drugs

Nano Magazine - 27-Nov-2020

Liquid coated nanoparticles effectively deliver drugs with no side effects

Scientists manufactures artificial organoids using automation

Scientists manufactures artificial organoids using automation

Lab Manager - 11-Nov-2020

Semi-automating tissue differentiation makes artificial tissues at a faster rate

An origami inspired miniature robot to help with microsurgeries

An origami inspired miniature robot to help with microsurgeries

New Atlas - 25-Aug-2020

Will help carry out microscopic surgeries with great precision and control

Scientists go where no gene-editing tool has gone before

Scientists go where no gene-editing tool has gone before

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jul-2020

DddA able to target mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) by splitting in half and hitching a ride

The deadly link between air pollution and coronavirus

The deadly link between air pollution and coronavirus

Guardian - 13-Jul-2020

An analysis to answer whether quality of air affects rise in pandemic cases

Harvard scientists reveal the secret to happiness

Harvard scientists reveal the secret to happiness

YAHOO! - 24-Jun-2020

Only two hours per week is all we need to do this simple act and be happy

Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit

Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit

TechCrunch - 13-May-2020

Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed

Discovery of molecules allowing telomere restoration

Discovery of molecules allowing telomere restoration

New Atlas - 26-Apr-2020

Demonstrated in mice, study paves way for treating ageing-related diseases

How mitochondria drives senescence, affecting healthy ageing

How mitochondria drives senescence, affecting healthy ageing

EurekAlert! - 20-Feb-2020

Potential target for drug-based interventions to delay cellular ageing identified

Mitochondria plays a major role in cellular ageing

Mitochondria plays a major role in cellular ageing

Medical Xpress - 20-Feb-2020

HDAC inhibitor shows beneficial effects in mice but too toxic for healthy humans

5 habits for extra 10 years to live, revealed in new Harvard study

5 habits for extra 10 years to live, revealed in new Harvard study

Express - 17-Feb-2020

Change of lifestyle for extending healthspan, the earlier the better

Why does our hair turn white?

Why does our hair turn white?

BBC - 23-Jan-2020

Modulating your stress levels will help you prevent many problems, including your hair colour

Prime editing as a way of "editing" genes

Prime editing as a way of "editing" genes

BBC - 21-Oct-2019

There are around 75,000 mutations caused by DNA errors and prime editing can correct 89% of them

Scientists explore the mystery of immortal Hydra

Scientists explore the mystery of immortal Hydra

New Atlas - 05-Aug-2019

May be one day we will be able to grow our limbs back

Aerogel sheet demonstrates ability to make Mars fertile

Aerogel sheet demonstrates ability to make Mars fertile

Guardian - 15-Jul-2019

For long term space voyages we will need to grow food and use local resources

Cyborgs are one step closer to become a reality

Cyborgs are one step closer to become a reality

University of Surrey - 02-Jul-2019

Developing intracellular electrophysiology could help in the understanding of electrogenic cells

Academy for Health and Lifespan Research Q&A with Harvard's David Sinclair

Academy for Health and Lifespan Research Q&A with Harvard's David Sinclair

Harvard Gazette - 08-Mar-2019

Rejuvenation human trials (cell reprogramming) possible in next 2 years

Bacteria causing gum disease may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's

Bacteria causing gum disease may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's

NHS - 24-Jan-2019

Keeping your gum healthy may save you from Alzheimer's disease

Elevian raises $5.5 million in seed funding

Elevian raises $5.5 million in seed funding

MIT Technology Review - 06-Sep-2018

Investigating ability of GDF11 to rejuvenate the body

Young blood as a key to living longer

Young blood as a key to living longer

Wired - 09-May-2018

GDF11 is a protein in the blood, which can stimulate cell growth and repair

Scientist slow aging in mice — are humans next?

Scientist slow aging in mice — are humans next?

New York Post - 23-Mar-2018

Molecule reactivates faltering blood flow in elderly mice. This deprives tissues and organs of t...

Human Glue Could Save Lives in an Emergency

Human Glue Could Save Lives in an Emergency

Healthline - 22-Oct-2017

Scientists developed a sealant that could potentially stop bleeding. Currently available sealan...

12% chance tech-destroying solar flare could hit in next decade

12% chance tech-destroying solar flare could hit in next decade

New Scientist - 16-Oct-2017

In 1859, a powerful solar storm affected the Telegraph systems of the day. Today it could knock ...

Global Foundation for Human Aging Research Donates $50K Harvard Medical School

Global Foundation for Human Aging Research Donates $50K Harvard Medical School

CISION PR Newswire - 21-Jun-2017

Sinclair Lab studies the processes that drive aging and age-related diseases. Doing impressive w...

Artificial robotic heart muscles keep pigs alive after heart attacks

Artificial robotic heart muscles keep pigs alive after heart attacks

WIRED - 18-Jan-2017

Existing mechanical pumps come with significant health risks including infections and causing blo...

Increase in disability-free life expectancy

Increase in disability-free life expectancy

ScienceDaily - 06-Jun-2016

Difference in life expectancy for a 65-year-old: 1992: 17.5 years with 8.9 years free from disab...

Green spaces may help you live longer

Green spaces may help you live longer

Spectator - 18-Apr-2016

Researchers at Harvard University found that people with access to a garden or living close to a ...

Dental Fillings Heal Teeth With Stem Cells

Dental Fillings Heal Teeth With Stem Cells

Newsweek - 07-Apr-2016

New filling stimulates stem cells to encourage the growth of dentin — the bony material that make...

Artificial intelligence used to detect cancer

Artificial intelligence used to detect cancer

Swansea University - 15-Jan-2016

Researchers trained algorithm to recognise specific cell of interest. Also determines a cell’s a...

Cancer predicted up to 13 years in advance with 100% accuracy

Cancer predicted up to 13 years in advance with 100% accuracy

Independent - 01-May-2015

cancer hijacks telomeres, which prevent DNA damage, to flourish in the body. The study was publi...

Swiss activity increases brain power and life expectancy

Swiss activity increases brain power and life expectancy

Le News - 21-Jan-2015

Humans have evolved to live in nature. Technology is turning us into fast twitch animals. EEG m...