The Brink

Pioneering Research from Boston University

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February 17, 2026

Awards

Two Boston University Bioengineers Win Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships

February 17, 2026

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February 12, 2026

Environmental Health

Bringing Cleaner Air to Boston Homes—One Stove at a Time

February 12, 2026

Heart Health

Exercise, Eat Well, Don’t Smoke: 10 Ways the Framingham Heart Study Has Revolutionized Healthcare

February 11, 2026

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February 5, 2026

Pediatric Health

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Emergency Responders Save Children?

February 5, 2026

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February 2, 2026

Gentrification

You Can Gentrify Anything Today. What Does that Say About Society?

February 2, 2026

Cancer Survival Rates

Will Record-High Cancer Survival Rates Continue?

January 30, 2026

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January 27, 2026

CTE and Dementia

CTE Can Cause Dementia, According to New Boston University Study

January 27, 2026

Hospitals and Violence Prevention

Hospital Programs for Violence Victims Can Prevent Future Harm, Boston University Study Finds

January 27, 2026

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January 22, 2026

Hearing Loss

A Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem—Hidden in the Brain

January 22, 2026

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January 20, 2026

Heart Health

Small Lifestyle Changes in Your 20s Can Shape Your Heart Attack Risk for Decades, BU Study Finds

January 20, 2026

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January 14, 2026

Research News

Brink Bites: BU Expert to Help Lead UN Climate Report, Undergraduates Study Secrets of the Universe

January 14, 2026

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January 12, 2026