The Record

University expands sexual assault prevention, crisis services

The university is stepping up its efforts to stop sexual assault — expanding both prevention programs and crisis services and launching a new research initiative to develop and test solutions.

The neediest case … or the prettiest face?

On Giving Tuesday, holiday donation campaigns launch into high gear. But how do people decide where to donate? New Olin Business School research shows the donation decision often comes down to a “charity beauty premium.”

New topical immunotherapy effective against early skin cancer

A combination of two topical drugs triggers a robust immune response against precancerous skin lesions, according to a new study from the School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. The study is published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Single enzyme controls two plant hormones

Plant scientists in Arts & Sciences have isolated an enzyme that controls the levels of two plant hormones simultaneously, linking the molecular pathways for growth and defense. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.