President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea visits MIT A campus summit with the leader and his delegation centered around dialogue on biotechnology and innovation ecosystems. April 28, 2023 Read full story →
Vaccine printer could help vaccines reach more people The printer generates vaccine-filled microneedle patches that can be stored long-term at room temperature and applied to the skin. April 24, 2023 Read full story →
Nanoparticles provoke immune response against tumors but avoid side effects In a new study, immunostimulatory drugs slowed tumor growth without producing systemic inflammation. April 19, 2023 Read full story →
New nanoparticles can perform gene editing in the lungs Using these RNA-delivery particles, researchers hope to develop new treatments for cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases. March 30, 2023 Read full story →
Portraiture at the intersection of art, science, and society Exhibit at MIT's Koch Institute attempts to make visible the luminary personalities behind major scientific and engineering advances. January 5, 2023 Read full story →
Microparticles could help prevent vitamin A deficiency Fortifying foods with new polymer particles containing vitamin A could promote better vision and health for millions of people. December 12, 2022 Read full story →
MIT PhD students shed light on important water and food research J-WAFS Fellows discuss their inspiration for pursuing challenges in water and food systems. November 10, 2022 Read full story →
School of Engineering third quarter 2022 awards Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes. October 21, 2022 Read full story →
Breaking through the mucus barrier A capsule that tunnels through mucus in the GI tract could be used to orally administer large protein drugs such as insulin. September 28, 2022 Read full story →
School of Engineering second quarter 2022 awards Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes. July 25, 2022 Read full story →
Microparticles could be used to deliver “self-boosting” vaccines With particles that release their payloads at different times, one injection could provide multiple vaccine doses. July 13, 2022 Read full story →
Robert Langer wins BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award Institute Professor honored for groundbreaking work in nucleic acid delivery and nanoparticles. June 17, 2022 Read full story →
Commencement address by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Director-general of the World Trade Organization describes the need for combining science, social science, and policy to meet the challenges of our time. June 1, 2022 Read full story →
New gels could help the medicine go down Mixing drugs into oil-based gels could offer relief for children and adults who have trouble swallowing pills. May 27, 2022 Read full story →
School of Engineering first quarter 2022 awards Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes. April 29, 2022 Read full story →