Weighing the cell
MIT biological engineers devise a way to measure, for the first time, how single cells accumulate mass.
MIT biological engineers devise a way to measure, for the first time, how single cells accumulate mass.
MIT chemical engineers find that yeast engineered to manufacture drugs vary widely in their productivity
New microscopy technique offers close-up, real-time view of how proteins kill bacteria
Phytoplankton diversity depends on balance between competition and the ocean’s physical dynamics, new research suggests
‘Cleverly designed' MRI sensors detect dopamine, offering a high-resolution look at what’s happening inside the brain.
By mimicking cells, MIT researcher designs electronic circuits for ultra-low-power and biomedical applications.
Headquartered at MIT, the new initiative aims to dramatically advance research in complex biological systems and engage underrepresented minority groups
Tissue engineers have successfully infected liver cells in the laboratory, allowing a better way to test new drugs.
MIT scientists are making computers smart enough to see the connections between the brain's neurons
Targeted nanoparticles can home in on damaged vascular tissue and may be used to deliver drugs that help clear arteries
By comparing human and chimpanzee Y chromosome sequences, Whitehead Institute geneticists show the Y is undergoing swift change.
MIT team engineers mice with human immune cells, which could be used to test vaccines for HIV and other diseases.
In clinical trial, new approach developed at MIT improves memory in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
MIT neuroengineers find a new way to quickly and reversibly shut off neurons with multiple colors of light, which could lead to new treatments for epilepsy and chronic pain.