Genomes, good news, and you
Personal genomic data makes a bigger impact when it portends well, a new study finds.
Microchip enables fast, precise measurement of single-cell growth
Device that measures growth of many individual cells simultaneously could lead to rapid tests for antibiotics.
How machine learning can help with voice disorders
By detecting signs of vocal misuse, system from CSAIL and Mass General could eventually be used to help diagnose voice disorders.
Unfriendly skies: Piston engine aircraft pose a significant health threat
Study shows long-lasting health, economic impacts of lead emissions from U.S. general aviation flights.
Good Samaritan Amnesty Policy will now apply to prohibited substances
Dean for Student Life Suzy Nelson says new policy is designed to reduce barriers to help-seeking, ensure student safety; changes respond to students’ concerns.
A new eye on the middle ear
Shortwave infrared instrument from MIT could see deeper, help improve diagnosis of ear infections.
Inaugural J-PAL Health Care Delivery Innovation Competition winners announced
Four organizations will partner with J-PAL North America to evaluate substance abuse treatment, care integration, social-service delivery, and patient-engagement programs.
When to get your head out of the game
Wearable sensor for athletes detects potential head injuries, gathers data on hard hits.
In Stata Center phone booths, "light-therapy" aims to brighten moods
Graduate student who suffered from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) develops MindHandHeart Innovation Fund project.
Portable device produces biopharmaceuticals on demand
System would use microbes for manufacturing small amounts of vaccines and other therapies.
Assessing health impacts of policies and plans
New class offers urban planners tools to explore the intersection of city planning and public health.
Patch that delivers drug, gene, and light-based therapy to tumor sites shows promising results
In mice, device destroyed colorectal tumors and prevented remission after surgery.
Reducing wait times at the doctor’s office
MIT spinout helps health-care providers schedule patients more efficiently.
Microbiome genes on the move
Largest metagenomic view of the developing world uncovers “mobile genes” that reveal how culture shapes the human microbiome.
How political science can help us solve global health care issues
MIT political scientist Andrea Campbell discusses the impact of equity on health care innovation and outcomes.