Technique recovers lost single-cell RNA-sequencing information
Boosting the efficiency of single-cell RNA-sequencing helps reveal subtle differences between healthy and dysfunctional cells.
Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES)
A step toward a universal flu vaccine
With computer models and lab experiments, researchers are working on a strategy for vaccines that could protect against any influenza virus.
Nanoparticles can turn off genes in bone marrow cells
Using these new particles, researchers could develop treatments for heart disease and other conditions.
Statistical model improves analysis of skin conductance
By accounting for sweat physiology, method can make better use of electrodermal activity for tracking subconscious changes in physical or emotional state.
Three from MIT receive National Health Institute Awards
Michael Birnbaum, Anders Hansen, and Tami Lieberman receive NIH Director’s New Innovator Awards from the NIH Common Fund’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program.
Regina Barzilay wins $1M Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Squirrel AI award
MIT professor announced as award’s first recipient for work in cancer diagnosis and drug synthesis.
A primer on viruses, vaccines, and therapies
New book for the general public explains how novel viruses such as SARS-Cov-2 emerge and how we can fight them.
An automated health care system that understands when to step in
Machine learning system from MIT CSAIL can look at chest X-rays to diagnose pneumonia — and also knows when to defer to a radiologist.
New design principle could prevent catheter failure in brain shunts
MIT researchers propose a design to overcome a major challenge in hydrocephalus catheters — clogging — by leveraging catheter geometry.
Rapid antibody development yields possible treatment for yellow fever
The experimental drug has shown promise in early-stage clinical trials conducted in Singapore.
The tenured engineers of 2020
Eight faculty members have been granted tenure in five departments across the School of Engineering.
Alumni in Greater China boost MIT's PPE efforts
A six-week donation drive yields 15,000 N95 respirator masks and 1,000 medical gowns for use in Massachusetts hospitals.
MIT-Takeda program launches
Research projects will harness the power of artificial intelligence to positively impact human health.
Taking an MIT approach to a return to campus
Data-informed efforts are contributing to the Institute’s ramp-up strategy.
A boost for cancer immunotherapy
Engineers design nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system, helping it to attack tumors.