Real-time data for a better response to disease outbreaks
The startup Kinsa uses its smart thermometers to detect and track the spread of contagious illness before patients go to the hospital.
The startup Kinsa uses its smart thermometers to detect and track the spread of contagious illness before patients go to the hospital.
Bacteria linked to Crohn’s disease are difficult to grow in the lab, but MIT engineers have found a way.
MIT researchers propose a design to overcome a major challenge in hydrocephalus catheters — clogging — by leveraging catheter geometry.
Specialized nanoparticles create a “breath signal” that could be used to diagnose pneumonia and other infectious or genetic diseases.
The prototype mask, which includes an N95 filter, can be easily sterilized and worn many times.
The startup ClosedLoop has created a platform of predictive models to help organizations improve patient care.
PhD student Geeticka Chauhan draws on her experiences as an international student to strengthen the bonds of her MIT community.
Engineers design nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system, helping it to attack tumors.
Erwin Franz's experiences with MIT System Design and Management had a major effect on his work with the rapid response team at Philips Respironics.
Junli Hao's efforts aid procurement of face masks and respirators for first responders.
An MIT system uses wireless signals to measure in-home appliance usage to better understand health tendencies.
New CRISPR-based research tool delivers results in an hour; researchers share protocol and kits to advance research and move toward clinical validation.
MIT professor’s research group leverages its capability for testing filtration efficiency to assess certain respirators for MEMA, others.
An ad hoc team of engineers and doctors has developed a low-cost, open-source alternative, now ready for rapid production.
MIT scientists Omar Abudayyeh and Jonathan Gootenberg explain the current state of Covid-19 testing, and how a CRISPR tool may help solve the supply problem.