Unlocking mRNA’s cancer-fighting potential
MIT spinout Strand Therapeutics has developed a new class of mRNA molecules that can sense where they are in the body, for more targeted and powerful treatments.
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A new sensor detects harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The technology could offer a cheap, fast way to test for PFAS, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
Play it again, Spirio
A piano that captures the data of live performance offers the MIT community new possibilities for studying and experimenting with music.
Robert Langer receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award
Award honors “scientists who have made a transformational contribution toward the improvement of human health.”
Noubar Afeyan PhD ’87 to deliver MIT’s 2024 Commencement address
The inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist has co-founded and developed over 70 life-science and technology startups.
Getfit, MIT Health’s winter exercise challenge, turns 20 in 2024
The program encourages everyone on campus to get moving during the cold months.
Turning history of science into a comic adventure
Associate Professor Lydia Bourouiba and artist Argha Manna take readers through a series of discoveries in infectious disease.
Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering
A new MIT study identifies six systemic factors contributing to patient hazards in laboratory diagnostics tests.
Carlo Ratti named curator of 2025 Venice Biennale Architecture Exhibition
Professor of the practice and innovative scholar of urban design and dynamics will oversee leading global showcase for architectural work.
3 Questions: Darrell Irvine on making HIV vaccines more powerful
Human volunteers will soon begin receiving an HIV vaccine that contains an adjuvant developed in Irvine’s lab, which helps to boost B cell responses to the vaccine.
Scientists 3D print self-heating microfluidic devices
The one-step fabrication process rapidly produces miniature chemical reactors that could be used to detect diseases or analyze substances.
Eric Evans to step down as director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory
During 18 years of leadership, Evans established new R&D mission areas, strengthened ties to the MIT community, and increased inclusion and education efforts.
Five high schoolers awarded MIT OMEGA scholarships for intergenerational efforts
MIT AgeLab annual awards go to high school students who lead or develop intergenerational programs, bringing together younger and older people in their communities.
Kristala Prather named head of the Department of Chemical Engineering
Metabolic engineering and synthetic biology expert to succeed Paula Hammond.
An e-commerce marketplace to spur growth in Latin America
Pacifiko, founded by Jorge Schippers MBA ’13, is expanding access to affordable products in Latin America, starting with Guatemala and Costa Rica.