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Science Insights
Research is one of the four pillars of Mass General Brigham. We firmly believe that the work conducted by our vast research enterprise helps to ensure that the care patients get at our hospitals and throughout our medical system will be better tomorrow than it is today.
These Science Insights are some recent examples of our research in action.
New Studies
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A Common Underlying Cause of Neuron Damage Links Three Neurodegenerative Diseases
brain and nervous system conditions genetics
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Researchers Find Individual Neurons That Capture the Building Blocks of Human Speech
artificial intelligence brain and nervous system conditions
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Anticipating the Growing Need for ALS Care in the Age of Genetic Testing
brain and nervous system conditions genetics patient care
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Immune Pressure May Create Targetable Weaknesses in Tumors
cancer immunology
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Viruses May Help the Immune System Detect Sun-Damaged Skin Cells
cancer dermatology immunology
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Combining Multiple Types of Brain Scans Reveals New Patterns of Alzheimer’s Disease
brain and nervous system conditions brain imaging
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New Tool Sheds Light on Liver-Disease Specific Stigma
liver conditions substance use disorder