Watching tumors burst through a blood vessel
A microfluidic platform provides a high-resolution view of a crucial step in cancer metastasis.
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Why tumors become drug-resistant
New findings could lead to drugs that fight back when tumors don’t respond to treatment.
Nanoparticles, made to order — inside and out
New research enables high-speed customization of novel nanoparticles for drug delivery and other uses.
Study reveals how melanoma evades chemotherapy
Drugs that block nitric oxide could weaken cancer cells’ resistance, researchers say.
Research update: Chemists find help from nature in fighting cancer
Study of several dozen compounds based on a fungal chemical shows potent anti-tumor activity.
Improving the accuracy of cancer diagnoses
New spectroscopy technique could help doctors better identify breast tumors.
New technology may enable earlier cancer diagnosis
Nanoparticles amplify tumor signals, making them much easier to detect in the urine.
MIT Medical sets out to increase breast cancer awareness
Interactive event in E25 atrium offers information, education.
The wisdom of crowds
A recent paper out of Manolis Kellis' group shows the wisdom of crowds when it comes to selecting methods for analyzing gene regulatory networks.
One-two punch knocks out aggressive breast cancer cells
New MIT study shows that staggered delivery of cancer drugs is far more effective than administering them at the same time.
Targeted nanoparticles show success in clinical trials
Tiny particles designed to home in on cancer cells achieve tumor shrinkage at lower doses than traditional chemotherapy.
Brothers of Phi Beta Epsilon win first annual FSILG&D Community Service Challenge Photo Contest
Students showcase photos of living group's community service work
The sweet color of pink
Breast cancer awareness and desserts offer two great reasons for MIT students to come together.
Tumor cells go against the flow
Microfluidic model helps explain how fluid’s flow in bodily tissue influences tumor cell migration.
Study explains why men are at higher risk for stomach cancer
MIT researchers show how estrogen protects women from the gastric inflammation that can lead to cancer.