Mimicking biological complexity, in a tiny particle
New MIT technology could lead to better drug delivery and artificial tissues that imitate natural tissue.
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Finding the right IT tools for persons with disabilities
As another academic year comes into view, ATIC staff are out in front, testing IT tools for those who have various disabilities or temporary injuries, such as visual or hearing impairments, dyslexia, or repetitive strain injuries.
Sanofi Biomedical Innovation Award Program announces request for proposals
Biomedical Innovation Funding Awards (BIFAs)- Application deadline: Sept. 6
In Profile: Kenneth Oye
A political scientist aims to help governments assess the potential risks of new technologies.
New drug could cure nearly any viral infection
Researchers at MIT’s Lincoln Lab have developed technology that may someday cure the common cold, influenza and other ailments.
The science of teacher education
Undergraduate program prepares primary and secondary classroom leaders capable of inspiring their students.
Disease-causing tangle could spawn new materials
Amyloids, associated with Alzheimer’s and other diseases, could be inspiration for tough synthetic polymers.
Revealing water’s secrets
Experiments support controversial theory about how water behaves in confined spaces, providing insights for biology and manufacturing.
Tumor cells go against the flow
Microfluidic model helps explain how fluid’s flow in bodily tissue influences tumor cell migration.
Daniel Schmidt, neurobiology postdoc, wins cancer fellowship
Brain-tumor researcher named among 18 fellows
The tallest tree in the land
New model predicts maximum tree height across the United States; gives information about forest density, carbon storage.