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Could Yoga One Day Be Prescribed as a Depression Treatment? Five Questions to Consider
There’s promising evidence that yoga could work well as a complementary therapy for depression, but some key questions remain.
Postdoc Profile: Hannah Twarkowski, PhD
Hannah Twarkowski, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Amar Sahay, PhD, investigating how neurons can write, update and store memories.
Mass General Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Ataxia Unit and Launching of the Ataxia Center
Mass General has recently launched the Ataxia Center to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for those with ataxia.
Researcher Studies Grandson’s Rare Genetic Mutation
Mass General’s Marian DiFiglia, PhD, is working to advance research on the rare genetic mutation that affects her grandson.
Research Roundup: Genetic Protection from Alzheimer’s Disease, Football Players and Heart Health, and More
Recent research news from the Mass General Research Institute, including insights into genetic protection from Alzheimer’s disease, heart health and more.
DISCOVERY Study Seeks to Learn More About the Causes of Post-Stroke Cognitive Disability
DISCOVERY will become a landmark study to unravel the mechanisms of post-stroke cognitive disability and to identify treatment targets.
Three Mass General Investigators Named NIH New Innovators
The NIH New Innovator Award supports exceptionally creative early career investigators who propose innovative, high-impact projects.
Study Links Eating Disorders to Childhood Infections
New data from a Mass General researcher highlights a link between the immune system and the onset of eating disorders.
Alzheimer’s Disease Expert Says Future Treatment Success Will Require a Shift in Strategy and Timing
Rudy Tanzi, PhD, believes the key to treating Alzheimer’s disease will be earlier detection and treatment guided by individual risk factors and family history.
Mass General Celebrates its Second-Annual Neuroscience Day
Researchers across disciplines detailed their latest projects to improve our understanding and treatment of disorders of the brain.