Research
Sophomore Studies Genetics and Fruit Flies in Bonn, Germany
Nataliya Nedzhvetskaya ’13 spent her summer conducting research in a genetics lab in Bonn, Germany.
Hauser Losing Tenure Not Likely, Harvard’s History Shows
Some in the scientific community question whether psychology professor Marc D. Hauser, who faces allegations of research misconduct, should keep his teaching position at Harvard.
Scholars Complete Medieval Atlas
In a quiet ceremony in May, a team of Harvard professors, graduate students, and undergraduates announced the completion of the Digital Atlas of Roman and Medieval Civilizations—an interactive online database that gives students and scholars access to a wealth of previously unavailable information.
Study: Interspecies Cooperation May be Driven by Individual Interests
Cooperation between two different species may be driven by individual interests rather than fear of punishment, according to Harvard researchers.
Study: Gender Linked to Faculty Pay
Female faculty members in the sciences are nearly half as likely as their male counterparts to receive paid advisory positions in the private sector, according to a Harvard Business School study drafted this summer.
Harvard Stem Cell Scientists 'Disappointed' with Court Ruling
A federal judge’s decision to block the Obama administration's stem cell research expansion efforts was met with surprise and disappointment by Harvard scientists, who say that the ruling brings back the harsh restrictions enacted by the Bush administration on human embryonic stem cell research.
Harvard Keeps Mum as Scientists Call for Transparency in Probe
Rumors that Harvard psychology professor Marc D. Hauser was under investigation for scientific misconduct surfaced as early as a year before Hauser took leave from the University, a former collaborator said.
Harvard Professor Takes Leave of Absence after Internal Investigation
Harvard psychology professor Marc D. Hauser has taken a year-long leave of absence after University officials found evidence of scientific misconduct in his laboratory, the Boston Globe reported.
Study: Correlation Between STDs and ED Drugs
Men over 40 who use erectile dysfunction drugs have higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases, according to a recent Harvard Medical School study.
New Microscope Lab Opens
Administrators and scientists hailed the unveiling of a facility yesterday that will boast 12 state-of-the-art microscopes shared by researchers across the University.
National Academy of Sciences Elects Nine Harvard Faculty Members
Last week, eight Harvard professors and one senior lecturer were elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their original research.
Study Links Dreaming to Increased Memory Performance
A recent study published last week by a Harvard Medical School research team links napping and dreaming to enhanced memory.
