Metallic gels produce tunable light emission
New family of luminescent materials could find broad uses in chemical and biological detectors.
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MIT European Club funds fellowships to promote cross-cultural understanding
Student group has donated $145K for MISTI student internships at non-profits in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Possible new weapon against PTSD
Blocking a newly identified memory pathway could prevent the disorder.
Searching big data faster
Theoretical analysis could expand applications of accelerated searching in biology, other fields.
Protein found to play a key role in blocking pathogen survival
Calprotectin fends off microbial invaders by limiting access to iron, an important nutrient.
Capturing cell growth in 3-D
Spinout’s microfluidics device better models how cancer and other cells interact in the body.
Programming materials for better designs
Skylar Tibbits creates smart materials that elegantly transform themselves to improve processes and products.
How chronic inflammation can lead to cancer
Researchers discover how the immune system can create cancerous DNA mutations when fighting off infection.
Real-time data for cancer therapy
Biochemical sensor implanted at initial biopsy could allow doctors to better monitor and adjust cancer treatments.
Mending a broken heart
Laurie Boyer’s work might one day lead to cures for heart defects and disease.
An ally for the understudied Y chromosome
Graduate student Alexander Godfrey tackles a chromosome that half the world has — yet few understand.
Identifying a key growth factor in cell proliferation
Researchers discover that aspartate is a limiter of cell proliferation.
Anicka Yi's olfactory art
Working with materials from bacteria to honey, visiting artist Anicka Yi creates unique sensory installations.