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The reproducibility paradox

Scientists are pushed to make exciting claims of novelty to get funding, says Harvard Medical School's Jeffrey Flier

6 min read4 Feb 2017
Industry

Google aims for better health search results

Google is upgrading its health results for its mobile application in English in collaboration with Harvard Medical School and the Mayo Clinic

1 min read21 Jun 2016
Education

Barack Obama to present National Medal of Science to Indian American

IIT-Kanpur alumnus Rakesh K Jain has received numerous awards for his research on improving the effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment

1 min read17 May 2016
News

Gene editing could pave way for pig organ transplants

The researchers have used a new gene editing technique to trim away harmful virus genes that have impeded the use of pig organs for transplants in humans

1 min read13 Oct 2015
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Stress short circuits your diet

Chili can help combat cancer, and your genes decide your political leaningsa few facts to make you healthier, starting today

3 min read6 Aug 2015
Politics

Harvard yoga scientists find proof of meditation benefit

Scientists are getting close to proving that yoga and meditation can ward off stress and disease

4 min read22 Nov 2013
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Fish good for the heart even if it’s got mercury

Fish good for the heart even if it’s got mercury

1 min read28 Mar 2011
Industry

Artificial pancreas to monitor, control blood sugar levels

Artificial pancreas to monitor, control blood sugar levels

3 min read14 Apr 2010
Industry

Scientists a step closer to creating designer organisms, superbugs

Scientists a step closer to creating designer organisms, superbugs

5 min read25 Jan 2008