Erin O'Donnell

Inducing immunity to cancer

An implantable cancer vaccine shows promise in training the immune system to attack tumors.

Protecting the press as a foundation of democracy

If the press is essential to democracy, what can be done to save news organizations?

What rights do children have in homeschooling?

Elizabeth Bartholet highlights risks when parents have 24/7 authoritarian control over their children.

Index funds defer to corporate management

Index funds cast a large proportion of proxy votes in U.S. companies, but take a hands-off approach with management.

Systems biology helps develop a promising diagnostic

A potential “paradigm shift” in developing new diagnostic tests in mental health

Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment

The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.

Jack Szostak pursues the biggest questions on Earth

Jack Szostak’s pursuit of the biggest questions on Earth

Jack Szostak, a versatile scientist

Szostak earns praise from peers

How physical appearance influences authority

Cherubic features benefit black male CEOs, but not other groups, underscoring the complexity of social disadvantage.

Better surgical procedures benefit amputees

Improved surgical techniques enhance prosthetic function.