Immune system-stimulating nanoparticle could lead to more powerful vaccines
The potent new adjuvant could be used to help make vaccines against HIV and other infectious diseases.
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MIT Future Founders Initiative announces prize competition to promote female entrepreneurs in biotech
Nine MIT researchers selected as finalists for 2021 prize supported by Northpond Ventures; grand prize winner to receive $250K toward commercializing her human health-related invention.
Peeking into a chrysalis, videos reveal growth of butterfly wing scales
The findings could inform the design of new materials such as iridescent windows or waterproof textiles.
Getting quantum dots to stop blinking
New approach solves a persistent problem of intermittency that has hindered use of the tiny light emitters for biological imaging or quantum photonics.
New 10-minute test detects Covid-19 immunity
Paper-based blood test developed by SMART researchers can rapidly determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies.
Investigating pathogens and their life cycles, for the benefit of society
Senior Desmond Edwards has an insatiable curiosity about how the human body works — and how diseases stop it from working.
Electrochemistry, from batteries to brains
Professor Bilge Yildiz finds patterns in the behavior of ions across applications.
The poetry of physics
Condensed-matter theory PhD candidate Makinde Ogunnaike is featured in the Poetry of Science project.
Studying learner engagement during the Covid-19 pandemic
Researchers analyze and compare pre- and post-pandemic data for introductory biology MOOC 7.00x.
This light-powered catalyst mimics photosynthesis
The new molecule can improve the yield of reactions for generating pharmaceuticals and other useful compounds.
A key brain region responds to faces similarly in infants and adults
Study suggests this area of the visual cortex emerges much earlier in development than previously thought.
For stem cells, bigger doesn’t mean better
MIT biologists show that enlargement of blood stem cells restricts their ability to generate new blood cells during aging.
American Physical Society honors nine with MIT ties for physics research
Faculty, staff, and alumni recognized for outstanding contributions to physics research, education, and policy.
James Swan, associate professor of chemical engineering, dies at 39
The recently tenured professor, who joined the MIT faculty in 2013, studied the structure and dynamics of soft matter.
Modeling the mechanisms of metastasis
Collaborative team wins prestigious NIH grant to investigate the physical forces that influence metastatic cancer.