MIT engineers repurpose wasp venom as an antibiotic drug
Altered peptides from a South American wasp’s venom can kill bacteria but are nontoxic to human cells.
Altered peptides from a South American wasp’s venom can kill bacteria but are nontoxic to human cells.
Simple method for linking molecules could help overcome drug resistant infections.
Neural network that securely finds potential drugs could encourage large-scale pooling of sensitive data.
New approach generates a wider variety of protein sequences optimized to bind to drug targets.
System can be rapidly reconfigured to produce a variety of protein drugs.
System makes it easier to produce new molecules for myriad applications.
Hydrogen peroxide-sensing molecule reveals whether chemotherapy drugs are having their intended effects.
New technology could lead to development of novel “xenoprotein” drugs against infectious diseases.
Nanoparticles could offer a new way to help eradicate the disease worldwide.
Bringing drug trials to the virtual realm, Belinda Tan ’96 has found a way to cut entire process in half.
New fellowship program honoring trailblazing Nobel laureate awards four MIT postdocs focused on drug discovery and development.
A fascination with magic leads Institute Professor Robert Langer to solve world problems using the marvels of chemical engineering.
Human tissue samples linked by microfluidic channels replicate interactions of multiple organs.
MIT biological engineers discover why a promising drug failed in clinical trials.
New cancer research initiative eyes individualized treatment for patients.