Topic
Chemical engineering
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Scientists make microscopes from droplets
With chemistry and light, researchers can tune the focus of tiny beads of liquid.
March 10, 2017 -
MIT rates No. 1 in 12 subjects in 2017 QS World University Rankings
MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.
March 8, 2017 -
New technology offers fast peptide synthesis
Automated manufacturing could make it easier to develop and test new peptide drugs.
February 27, 2017 -
MIT undertakes Grand Challenge for innovation in global vaccine manufacturing
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awards MIT, University College London, and University of Kansas $17.6M for development and production of low-cost vaccines.
February 22, 2017 -
Drug treatment could combat hearing loss
Researchers discover a drug combination that can regenerate hair cells in the inner ear.
February 21, 2017 -
Making single-cell RNA sequencing widely available
Portable tool could help scientists learn more about cells’ roles in many diseases.
February 13, 2017 -
Chemical engineers boost bacteria’s productivity
New technique improves yield of useful chemicals.
February 13, 2017 -
Eight MIT faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering
New members have made advances in artificial skin, wireless communications, nanotechnology, hydrology, and cancer treatment.
February 10, 2017 -
Nanoparticle screen could speed up drug development
New test helps identify particles for gene delivery or RNA interference.
February 7, 2017 -
Sensor traces dopamine released by single cells
New technology could help neuroscientists understand how dopamine influences brain activity.
February 6, 2017 -
Engineers harness stomach acid to power tiny sensors
Ingestible electronic devices could monitor physiological conditions or deliver drugs.
February 6, 2017 -
Microbial manufacturing
Engineered bacteria produce rare and commercially useful compounds in large quantities.
February 3, 2017 -
Zeroing in on the chemistry of the air
Jesse Kroll examines how pollutants change chemically as they waft around the globe.
February 1, 2017 -
New sensors can detect single protein molecules
Modified carbon nanotubes could be used to track protein production by individual cells.
January 23, 2017 -
RNA hitches a ride on ultrasound waves
Technique enables rapid delivery of RNA to treat colon inflammation.
January 20, 2017 -
A step toward renewable diesel
Chemical engineers program yeast to convert plant sugars into oils.
January 16, 2017 -
Technique enables adaptable 3-D printing
Once fabricated, objects can be altered by adding new polymers.
January 13, 2017 -
U.S. Department of Energy announces MIT Energy Initiative will join new Manufacturing USA Institute
MITEI faculty affiliates to contribute clean energy expertise to national coalition that will address manufacturing challenges in energy-intensive processing industries.
January 11, 2017 -
3-D antibody arrays offer better sensing
New tool could help diagnose malaria and other diseases.
January 4, 2017 -
Green Labs contest: A certified success
A contest spurred several MIT labs to reduce waste and hazardous materials and conserve energy and water.
December 19, 2016