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To understand more about infant immunity and how to enhance it, a research team led by Galit Alter, PhD investigated how certain antibodies are transferred from mother to child during pregnancy.

Research Roundup is a monthly column summarizing recent research advances from investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Learn how Mass General researcher Sylvie Breton turned a surprise finding in her lab into a potential treatment for a disease known as “the silent killer.”

While one person may not be able to analyze and process all that information, computers powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help.

As the role of genomics in biomedical research continues to evolve, so too will the role of the National Health Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Director Eric Green, PhD, told local genomics researchers at Mass General earlier this month.

Researchers at the Center for Genomic Medicine have become pivotal players in the emergence of precision medicine due to their various roles as local and international leaders in genomics.

Partners Healthcare created the Partners Biobank to build a library of diverse genetic information that researchers could use to learn and develop more effective treatments to some of life’s most challenging diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and depression.

Could there be a genetic component that explains why some people skip breakfast? Does missing the so-called “most important meal of the day” impact overall health?

Does living in a low-income or high-crime neighborhood have a measurable effect on your heart health?

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed an effective new way to study celiac disease using 3D organ models known as miniguts.