Departments
Biological Engineering
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Gene circuit switches on inside cancer cells, triggers immune attack
Gene circuit switches on inside cancer cells, triggers immune attack
October 19, 2017 -
Arup Chakraborty elected to National Academy of Medicine
Recognized for his contributions to health, the distinguished professor is now a member of the national academies of medicine, science, and engineering.
October 16, 2017 -
New technique scours the genome for genes that combat disease
Biological engineers identify genes that protect against protein linked to Parkinson’s disease.
October 12, 2017 -
Ten researchers from MIT and Broad receive NIH Director’s Awards
Awards support high-risk, high-impact biomedical research.
October 5, 2017 -
Projects make inroads on global food and water challenges
MIT researchers supported by J-WAFS present results of their work on food and water security.
September 21, 2017 -
Gene-editing technology developer Feng Zhang awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.
September 19, 2017 -
Mucus’ influence on bacterial behavior
Summer Scholar Gaetana Michelet explores the role mucus plays in protecting people from getting sick.
September 8, 2017 -
Study suggests simple way to predict preterm births
Test of cervical mucus may reveal pregnant women’s risk of going into labor too early.
September 4, 2017 -
New way to test antibiotics could lead to better drugs
Study finds bacterial response to drugs varies in different environments.
August 31, 2017 -
Robotic system monitors specific neurons
Success rate is comparable to that of highly trained scientists performing the process manually.
August 30, 2017 -
Back to school special
Members of MIT’s class of 2021 get a free backpack — and a glimpse at the future of “smart” fabrics.
August 29, 2017 -
Krystyn Van Vliet named associate provost
Engineer brings active interest in innovation to new role.
August 16, 2017 -
Feng Zhang to share Albany Medical Prize
Five recipients honored for their fundamental and complementary accomplishments related to CRISPR-Cas9.
August 15, 2017 -
Study predicts heart cells’ response to dwindling oxygen
Results may help surgeons determine when and how to treat heart attacks.
July 20, 2017 -
Ram Sasisekharan wins Agilent Thought Leader Award
Honor recognizes bioengineer’s advance of analytical techniques for characterization of biopharmaceuticals.
July 18, 2017 -
Microscopy technique could enable more informative biopsies
Expanding tissue samples before imaging offers detailed information about disease.
July 17, 2017 -
Preventing severe blood loss on the battlefield or in the clinic
PhD student Reginald Avery is developing an injectable material that patches ruptured blood vessels.
July 11, 2017 -
3 Questions: Angela Belcher and Kristala Prather on the promise of energy bioscience
Engineers and co-directors of MITEI's Energy Bioscience Low-Carbon Energy Center discuss their vision for transforming the energy system.
July 10, 2017 -
Converging on cancer at the nanoscale
Marking its first anniversary, the Koch Institute’s Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine goes full steam ahead.
July 7, 2017 -
A deep dive into research
SuperUROP gives undergraduates the chance to immerse themselves in a year-long research project with supportive mentors to guide the way.
June 22, 2017