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A Review of How COVID-19 Could Affect the Mental Health of Health Care Workers
The rapid global spread of COVID-19 could lead to high levels of anxiety, depression and insomnia among front line healthcare workers.
The STRONG Study: Uncovering the Impact of Early Life Experiences Using Teeth
The Dunn Lab wants to learn more about how the Boston Marathon bombings and manhunt in 2013 affected expectant mothers and their children.
Teeth as Tools to Measure Early Life Adversity and Future Mental Health Risk
Research by the Dunn lab suggests there may be sensitive periods in childhood development that can increase risk of mental health issues later on.
Why Teeth Intrigue Us: A Q&A with Members of the Dunn Lab
What can the rings in your childhood teeth tell us about your development and risk of future mental health issues?
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.