Posts by Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck
How the Thymus, a Once Overlooked Organ, is Quietly Influencing Cancer Risk and Longevity
Two teams of researchers at Mass General Brigham are redefining the importance of the thymus in adult human health.
Read MoreHow Everyday Environmental Exposures May Shape Our Health
Everyday environmental exposures, including air pollution, heat, and microplastics may be having a significant effect on our health.
Read MorePulmonary Embolism Gets a Long Overdue Spotlight: New Guidelines, Clinical Insights and Research Directions
Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, pulmonary embolism continues to be a significant health challenge across the globe.
Read MoreTwo Roles, One Hospital, A Shared Commitment to Care
This story follows a mother and son working different jobs at Mass General Brigham, united by shared values shaped over decades inside the same hospital.
Read MoreWhy Taking Care of Your Mind May Be One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Heart
A Mass General Brigham researcher explains how mental well‑being, prevention, and behavior change can protect your heart.
Read MoreWhy Vision Loss Happens—and How Mass General Brigham Scientists Are Fighting Back
Stopping vision loss from retinal disease is one of the biggest challenges in eye health today.
Read MoreThe 2025 Cellie Awards: Marcela’s Favorite Picks
Just for fun, here’s a last list of favorites for 2025, including best book, best movie, best MGB science communicator and more.
Read MoreIs the Immune System the Missing Link in our Understanding of Male Infertility?
Male infertility affects half of the 17% of couples worldwide struggling to conceive.
Read MoreWe’re All Likely to Experience Healthcare-Related Disability at Some Point—Here’s How Innovation Can Help (Podcast)
With an aging population and more people living with chronic conditions, there’s a growing need for innovation in healthcare disability.
Read MoreWhy Do We Love (or Hate) to Be Scared? A Mass General Brigham Scientist’s Take on Horror Movies and Fear
Research has shown that our experiences, culture and personal history play a major role in how we experience fear.
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