Technique rapidly measures cells’ density, reflecting health and developmental state
The method could help predict whether immunotherapies will work in a patient or how a tumor will respond to drug treatment.
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Biological Engineering
Scientists discover potential new targets for Alzheimer’s drugs
Pathways involved in DNA repair and other cellular functions could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Steven Truong ’20 named 2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholar
The prestigious fellowship, which honors independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and civic mindset, funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
Student spotlight: Aria Eppinger ’24
The multitalented member of the varsity swim team graduated with her undergraduate degree in computer science and molecular biology in 2024 and will complete her MEng this month.
School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards for winter 2025
Faculty members and researchers honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
How J-WAFS Solutions grants bring research to market
Nona Technologies exemplifies how J-WAFS has helped launch real-world solutions for global water and food challenges.
A brief history of expansion microscopy
Since an MIT team introduced expansion microscopy in 2015, the technique has powered the science behind kidney disease, plant seeds, the microbiome, Alzheimer’s, viruses, and more.
MIT’s McGovern Institute is shaping brain science and improving human lives on a global scale
A quarter century after its founding, the McGovern Institute reflects on its discoveries in the areas of neuroscience, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, brain-body connections, and therapeutics.
Equipping living cells with logic gates to fight cancer
Founded by MIT researchers, Senti Bio is giving immune cells the ability to distinguish between healthy and cancerous cells.
Anders Sejr Hansen named Edgerton Award winner
MIT associate professor recognized for exceptional distinction in teaching, research, and service at MIT.
Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance
These bacteria, which could be designed to detect pollution or nutrients, could act as sensors to help farmers monitor their crops.
MIT graduate engineering and business programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2025-26
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5.
AI system predicts protein fragments that can bind to or inhibit a target
FragFold, developed by MIT Biology researchers, is a computational method with potential for impact on biological research and therapeutic applications.
MIT spinout maps the body’s metabolites to uncover the hidden drivers of disease
ReviveMed uses AI to gather large-scale data on metabolites — molecules like lipids, cholesterol, and sugar — to match patients with therapeutics.
MIT class takes students on a grand tour of the interdisciplinary world of biotech
Exploring and applying concepts from different disciplines provides broad knowledge and hands-on practice for real-world application.