Follow the Evidence
Oregon blamed overdose deaths on decriminalization. Research shows that fentanyl may have been the culprit.
Author Corrie Pikul
Gut Reaction
Researchers show how hormones control aging in flies, and how it relates to human biology.
How Do Animals Find Enough to Eat?
Brown University, National Park Service scientists team up to unlock insights into foraging habits in…
Fentanyl ‘Wreaks Destruction’ in Oregon
Increase in fatal drug overdoses is associated with introduction of potent opioid, not drug decriminalization,…
New Analytical Tool Advances Rhode Island Research
State-of-the-art mass spectrometer at Brown will support new discoveries on diseases and potential treatments.
Q&A on RNA
The director of Brown’s new RNA center discusses the formerly “forgotten cousin” of DNA and…
‘A Curved Reality’
Exhibition at medical school offers multi-faceted view of patients with scoliosis.
Canaries in a Coal Mine
Tropical plant species are as threatened by climate change as widely feared, study confirms.
Medical Faculty, Alumni Earn Awards
Prestigious organizations recognize Brown scholars for their research, humanitarian efforts, and leadership.
Study Gauges Awareness of Addiction Treatment
Most Americans don’t know their doctor can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder.
Patent Powerhouse
As researchers turn discoveries into therapies, Brown was named one of the top US schools…
Med School Scholar to Receive Highest Faculty Award
Rena R. Wing, a renowned obesity and diabetes researcher, will receive the Rosenberger Medal of…
‘When Do We Become Doctors?’
In Commencement address, MD graduate will offer pandemic-informed perspective of the study and practice of…
New Protein Prediction Method May Advance Drug Discovery
An AI-powered technique offers a fast, cost-effective way to understand protein structures in multiple dimensions.
New Labs Open on Dyer Street
The sixth floor of Point 225 in Providence has been outfitted with much-needed life sciences…
Combined Therapies Offer Relief for PTSD, Study Shows
VR plus brain stimulation reduces symptoms in veterans—even after the treatment ends.
Agent Orange Effects Echo Alzheimer’s
The herbicide damages brain tissue in rats in ways similar to the neurodegenerative disease.
Portraits Put Faces to Names of Rare Diseases
Medical School exhibit reminds students, faculty, and other visitors to look at patients beyond their…
Stroke Risk Factors Differ by Sex
A Medical School researcher shares important insights affecting women from her recent projects.
Doctors Must Understand, Use AI
At Levinger the Lecture, medical AI expert urges students and educators to take the technology…
A Rewarding Year
BioMed faculty earn prominent awards, distinctions in 2023.
Brown Joins National Health Innovation Network
The federally supported investor catalyst group aims to accelerate development of therapies, diagnostics, and other…
Brains Meet Brawn
A neuroscience PhD student and competitive boxer researches how the brain processes combinations—like the ones…
Global, Local Warming Both Affect Marine Ecosystems
Study proposes a ‘more realistic’ conceptual model for understanding ocean impacts due to climate change.
Safe Injection Sites Don’t Lead to More Crime
Brown researcher studied the community impacts of the first US two government-sanctioned overdose prevention centers.