Designing better medical implants
Optimal size and shape allow implantable devices to last longer in the body.
Engineered insulin could offer better diabetes control
Molecule stays in the bloodstream and is turned on when blood sugar levels are too high.
The link between circadian rhythms and aging
MIT study finds that a gene associated with longevity also regulates the body’s circadian clock.
Nanotechnology could help fight diabetes
Injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed.
3 Questions: MIT biologist on new resveratrol study
Link between the compound found in red wine and anti-aging protein offers support for drug efforts, Leonard Guarente says.
MIT Medical marks World Diabetes Day with community outreach
Provides information to Institute community members on risk factors for the disease.
Getting (drugs) under your skin
Using ultrasound waves, researchers boost skin’s permeability to drugs.
Protein that boosts longevity may protect against diabetes
Sirtuins help fight off disorders linked to obesity, new MIT study shows.
Making stem-cell therapy a reality
In Killian Award lecture, Rudolf Jaenisch outlines progress and possibilities for treating human disease with stem cells.
Diabetes session offers tips on blood glucose monitoring
Experts answer questions at the first event of a three-part series.
Shining a light — literally — on diabetes
Device from MIT lab could help diabetic patients monitor their blood glucose levels without finger pricks.
An easier way to synthesize new drug candidates
MIT chemists’ answer to long-standing problem could have a big impact on pharmaceutical business.
‘Tattoo’ may help diabetics track their blood sugar
Chemical engineers are working on carbon nanotubes that could be injected under the skin to reveal blood glucose levels.