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Howard Brenner, professor emeritus of chemical engineering, passes away at 84
Fluid dynamics researcher profoundly influenced his field
A paper diagnostic for cancer
Low-cost urine test developed by MIT engineers amplifies signals from growing tumors to detect disease.
A brave new ocean world
MIT researchers unveil the output of the highest-ever resolution run of a global ocean model.
Across an ocean, finding his dream
Senior Suan Tuang, a recent immigrant from Myanmar, excels at MIT in chemistry, cancer research, and leadership.
Nine MIT researchers win Sloan Research Fellowships
MIT researchers specializing in neuroscience, chemistry, mathematics, and ocean sciences are among 126 selected.
Hitchhiking vaccines boost immunity
New MIT vaccines that catch a ride to immune cell depots could help fight cancer and HIV.
Research reveals structure of key CRISPR complex
Work reveals how a genome-editing tool works to correct errors in the genetic code.
Optogenetic toolkit goes multicolor
New light-sensitive proteins allow scientists to study how multiple sets of neurons interact with each other.
Goalie, photographer, scientist
Whether she’s blocking shots on the ice or studying cancer cells in the lab, MIT senior Kate Koch tackles challenges head-on.
A microchip for metastasis
MIT researchers design a microfluidic platform to see how cancer cells invade specific organs.
Illuminating a complex disease
New analysis of endometriosis patients could help scientists develop better treatments and more revealing diagnoses.