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Lost in Translation: The Hidden Impact of Language Barriers in Health Care
Language barriers in health care put millions at risk. Mass General Brigham researchers are exploring human- and technology-based ways to help close the translation gap.
How Technology Could Help Researchers Address Key Mental Health Challenges
How Mass General Brigham researchers are working to improve care, support and outcomes for patients with mental health disorders.
Successful Aging in Place: Why Planning Ahead is Crucial for Safety, Connection and Choice
Successful aging in place means planning for your abilities to change over time and identifying systems and people you can rely on for help.
How One Mass General Brigham Surgeon Is Making Training Safer During Pregnancy
Erica Rangel is an advocate for female surgeons working to balance the dual demands of career and family.
From Blueprint to Beating: How 3D Bioprinting Is Advancing Heart Research at Mass General Brigham
What if doctors could one day print living tissue the way we print documents—on demand, precisely shaped and tailored to each patient?
Researchers Unplugged: Meet the Mass General Brigham Surgeon Who is Also a Printmaking Artist
Surgical resident Maya Srinivasan, MD, has been integrating art into medical education since she was a student in medical school.
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.
How 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.
How is Research Like Running a Marathon? Let Us Count the Ways
Researchers from Mass General Brigham reflect on the similarities between endurance training and pursuing a career in science.
Mass General Brigham’s Celebration of Science Event Highlights Research Achievements in Uncertain Times
Despite an extremely challenging year in 2025 and uncertainty for research in 2026, the MGB research community had plenty to celebrate.