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Three Lives, One Gene Editing Revolution

By Haley Bridger | October 8, 2025
Panelists from the discussion on the future of gene editing, seen on the stage at the 2025 World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston.

A panel of gene editing experts detailed key advancements in the field and what’s next for genetic therapies

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Superficial Vein Thrombosis, a Common—Yet Surprisingly Understudied—Vein Clotting Condition

By Brian Burns | September 23, 2025

Superficial vein thrombosis (SuVT) is a condition involving blood clots in veins close to the surface of the skin.

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How a Scientist Followed Curiosity (and Love) to Build an Innovative Tool to Track Changes in the Gut Microbiome

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | August 4, 2025

Developed by scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, ChronoStrain is a cutting-edge tool that tracks changes in bacterial populations over time.

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Why Do Symptoms Linger in Some People After an Infection? A Conversation on Post-Acute Infection Syndromes

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | August 1, 2025

Long COVID and ME/CFS are part of a growing group of post-infection illnesses affecting millions worldwide.

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Why Do We Get Allergies? Mass General Brigham Scientist Explains the Surprising Science Behind the Itch

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | July 28, 2025

Despite how common they are, we still don’t fully understand why some people develop allergies while others don’t.

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Race to Save a Life: How an Act of Collaboration Led to a Bespoke Gene Therapy Treatment

By Haley Bridger | June 2, 2025
Baby KJ smiles broadly at the camera

Researchers know that a small act of generosity can have a big ripple effect.

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2025 Celebration of Science Poster of Distinction Winners: Meet Jixian Shen, PhD

By Brian Burns | May 21, 2025

Jiaxian is a postdoctoral research fellow studying the role of the gut microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease.

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Researchers Unpack the Health Impacts of Ultraprocessed Foods

By Ryan Jaslow | May 14, 2025
A table filled with ultraprocessed foods such as potato chips, popcorn, onion rings, etc.

MGB researchers are identifying new connections between ultraprocessed foods and disease and developing new tools to help consumers make better food choices.

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Brigham Researchers Advance to Next Phase of International XPRIZE Healthspan Competition

By Brian Burns | May 12, 2025

The XPRIZE award includes $250,000 to fund preliminary studies and a chance to compete for the $101 million grand prize.

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Extending the Reach of Innovation to Empower Patients After Hypertensive Pregnancy

By Haley Bridger | May 6, 2025

A Brigham program that assists high-risk postpartum patients to transition from obstetric to primary care is being adapted by other health systems.

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