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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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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
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New Study Clarifies Swallow Recovery After Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Oropharyngeal Cancer
cancer ear, nose and throat conditions
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Rising Amputation Rates Among Opioid-Related Hospitalizations
substance use disorder surgery
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Targeting Key Protein GBF1 May Offer New Angle on Alzheimer’s Pathogenesis and Treatment
brain and nervous system conditions
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Loss of RB Protein Disrupts DNA Organization and Gene Control
cancer genetics
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The Potential Role of Acquired Genetic Mutations in Sporadic ALS and FTD
brain and nervous system conditions genetics