Reprogramming gut bacteria as “living therapeutics”
Daily doses of synthetic biotics developed by startup Synologic may sense, treat metabolic diseases.
Daily doses of synthetic biotics developed by startup Synologic may sense, treat metabolic diseases.
Theoretical proof could lead to more reliable nanomachines.
New microfluidic device may speed up DNA insertion in bacteria, the first step in genetic engineering.
Startup develops more cost-effective test for assessing how cells respond to chemicals.
In a step toward personalized drug testing, researchers coax human stem cells to form complex tissues.
Nanotube “forest” in a microfluidic channel may help detect rare proteins and viruses.
Biological engineering major pursues collaborations that have broad impact for society.
Synthetic biology technique could make it safer to put engineered microbes to work outside the lab.
MIT professor’s startup makes synthesizing genes many times more cost effective.
Water-based “Band-Aid” senses temperature, lights up, and delivers medicine to the skin.
Postdoc researcher recognized for leukemia management innovation.
Kristala Jones Prather engineers microbes to produce compounds that can be used in industrial processes efficiently and economically.
At Solve, MIT will host gathering of leaders to spur action on world problems.