The brain is home to many biological processes that keep us alive and help make us who we are. Zooming in to the details of the underlying biology of the brain not only reveals fascinating research stories — it also creates stunning works of art!
Check out these brain-related images from the annual Mass General Research Institute Image Awards that celebrate the beauty of research at Mass General Brigham and the incredible discoveries happening every day within the walls of our system.
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Early detection and prevention remain key strategies to reduce the worldwide burden of cancer.
In recognition of World Cancer Day on Feb. 4th, here are some recent highlights from Mass General Brigham investigators who are spearheading research-driven advances in cancer treatment, prevention and detection.

Why do some cells age gracefully and others lead to disease? Cellular senescence is a hot topic in aging and disease research, but it is a bit of a double-edged sword. This fascinating process can be both a friend and a foe to our health, playing both beneficial and detrimental roles.

I am driving home as the sun beams through the windshield and straight into my face. It’s beautiful: the orange glow of the golden hour sky, the demanding brightness seen through squinted eyes. But it also adds to my dread about the half-an-hour of incoming stop-and-go traff...

Learn about the fascinating genetic reason for these felines' iconic orange, black, and white fur.

The Debate Surrounding Life’s First Molecule

Few questions are more basic and more human than wondering how we came to exist. How did life arise from nonliving matter to produce the extraordinary diversity of nature: the colors in the flowers, the sophisticated ecosystems, the complexity of the brain, and its ability to hold our thoughts and feelings and enable us to ask these questions in the first place?