Getting the carbon out of emissions
Proposed method could be more efficient than previous systems and easier to retrofit in existing power plants.
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Chemical Engineering
Enhancing RNA interference
Helping RNA escape from cells’ recycling process could make it easier to shut off disease-causing genes.
Making alternative fuels cheaper
Chemical engineers’ new synthesis could make biofuel more appealing for mass production.
NSE grad student wins Heller Entrepreneurship Grant
Sam Shaner recognized for contributing to spirit of entrepreneurship at the Institute
Robert C. Armstrong named director of MIT Energy Initiative
Outgoing director Ernest Moniz confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Nanotechnology could help fight diabetes
Injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed.
Five from MIT win Early Career Awards
Alexander-Katz, Detmold, Fu, Tisdale and Williams honored by Office of Science of the Department of Energy.
Patterning graphene with DNA
Folded DNA templates allow researchers to precisely cut out graphene shapes, which could be used in electronic circuits.
The half-billion-dollar idea
While at MIT, alumnus Todd Zion developed an insulin product that ultimately drew the attention of a pharmaceutical giant.
MicroRNA detection on the cheap
MIT alumni’s startup provides rapid, cost-effective microRNA profiling, which is beneficial for diagnosing diseases.
Using biology to improve chemical synthesis
MIT team finds a more economical way to create valuable building blocks for pharmaceuticals
Study offers new way to discover HIV vaccine targets
Ragon Institute researchers develop a method to identify weak points in viral proteins that could be exploited for vaccine development.
Practicing medicine at the nanoscale
New approaches to drug delivery offer hope for new, more targeted treatments.
Cutting through the fog
New surface coating for glass could eliminate image distortion caused by condensation and also prevent frost buildup.