Broad Institute

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More people younger than 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and the disease is often more aggressive. A single-cell study of colorectal tumors reveals differences in cell composition and expression in tumors from younger patients. broad.io/single-cell-co…

Cells are shown as a round-shaped cluster of green and pink dots on a black background.

Broad Institute @broadinstitute Oct 28

Broad scientists discover that mechanism underlying Huntington’s disease in striatum is also present in the neocortex, suggesting that new drugs under development could potentially protect multiple parts of the brain. broad.io/HDneocortex

Fluorescence microscopy image showing three round, blue-stained cell nuclei against a black background, each containing bright magenta huntingtin protein nuclear inclusions characteristic of Huntington's disease.

Broad Institute @broadinstitute Oct 27

Now accepting nominations for the 2027 Merkin Prize — a $400,000 international award recognizing advances that improved human health through diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease. ➡️ Submit by Dec 4, 2026: merkinprize.org

Broad Institute @broadinstitute Oct 26

A cancer detection technology developed at Broad now powers a next-generation MRD test launched by Abbott. The Oncodetect® test is designed to find traces of cancer DNA in patients who have undergone treatment, and is the result of years of collaboration. broad.io/MAESTRO-news

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Broad Institute @broadinstitute Oct 22

Join us on Thurs. October 29, from 6-8 pm for Discovery After Dark! Experience science firsthand through interactive activities, take on the challenge of an Operation Outbreak simulation, and meet Broad scientists! Advanced registration required. Register: broad.io/DaD