Researchers create synthetic cells to isolate genetic circuits
Encapsulating molecular components in artificial membranes offers more flexibility in designing circuits.
Enabling wireless virtual reality
Developed at Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, “MoVR” system allows VR headsets to communicate without a cord
Tackling society’s big problems with systems theory
Ali Jadbabaie seeks to optimize large-scale systems, from social networks to teams of people or devices.
Cracking the code for dormant bacteria
Newly discovered genetic code controls bacterial survival during infections.
Artificial-intelligence system surfs web to improve its performance
“Information extraction” system helps turn plain text into data for statistical analysis.
Re-engineering the sprinkler
New MIT research on the flow of water in flexible tubes could make irrigation technology more sustainable and cost-effective.
MIT awarded UNESCO Medal for contributions to nanoscience and nanotechnologies
Nanoscience pioneer and Institute Professor Millie Dresselhaus accepted the medal in Paris on behalf of the Institute.
Faster programs, easier programming
New system lets nonexperts optimize programs that run on multiprocessor chips.
Driverless-vehicle options now include scooters
Self-driving scooter demonstrated at MIT complements autonomous golf carts and city cars.
![“…[I]f a fluorescence microscope’s resolution is set at 2 micrometers, our technique can have 300 nanometer resolution — about a sixfold improvement over regular microscopes,” says MIT graduate student Frederick Sangyeon Cho. “The idea is very simple but very powerful and can be useful in many different imaging applications.”](/sites/default/files/styles/term_page__news_article/public/images/201611/MIT-Laser-Particles.jpg?itok=6w5kR_BC)
Laser particles could provide sharper images of tissues
New imaging technique stimulates particles to emit laser light, could create higher-resolution images.
MIT Sloan takes interdisciplinary approach to managing food safety risks in China
Team announces collaboration with the Walmart Foundation.
Engineers design a new weapon against bacteria
Antimicrobial peptides can kill strains resistant to existing antibiotics.
Predicting cancer cells’ response to chemotherapy
Measuring DNA repair capability can reveal tumors’ sensitivity to drugs.
MIT in the Bay Area
Rooted in MIT, startup Multiply Labs springs into Silicon Valley with printed, personalized pills.