James Collins, Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, and Richard Milner have won top prizes for their work.
October 24, 2019Smart materials change properties in response to specific DNA sequences; could be used in a variety of devices.
August 22, 2019Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding.
May 24, 2018Modular blocks could enable labs around the world to cheaply and easily build their own diagnostics.
May 16, 2018Lincoln Laboratory researchers propose an alternative to expensive microfluidics fabrication facilities.
April 21, 2017MIT researchers team up with Boston Medical Center and Philips to test a noninvasive way to measure intracranial pressure.
September 30, 2015Team from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab detects dementia using AI and a digital pen.
August 13, 2015Acoustic device can rapidly isolate circulating tumor cells from patient blood samples.
April 6, 2015By analyzing carbon dioxide in the breath, an algorithm could help determine how to treat patients.
November 6, 2014An algorithm that can accurately gauge heart rate by measuring tiny head movements in video data could ultimately help diagnose cardiac disease.
June 20, 2013MIT alumni’s startup provides rapid, cost-effective microRNA profiling, which is beneficial for diagnosing diseases.
March 28, 2013MIT researchers are designing tools to analyze cells at the microscale.
January 8, 2013New spectroscopy technique could help doctors better identify breast tumors.
December 24, 2012Nanoparticles amplify tumor signals, making them much easier to detect in the urine.
December 16, 2012MIT team finds way to manipulate and measure magnetic particles without contact, potentially enabling multiple medical tests on a tiny device.
September 25, 2012MIT team discovers way of making perfectly ordered and repeatable surfaces with patterns of microscale wrinkles.
August 1, 2012New system developed at MIT allows precise measurements and tracking of disease progression.
June 18, 2012David Cohen honored for his invention of magnetoencephalography.
May 3, 2012New technology may help doctors predict when patients are at risk for serious complications.
March 1, 2012In a new microchip, cells separate by rolling away.
February 24, 2012