Topic
Health sciences and technology
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Drug makes tumors more susceptible to chemo
Compound that knocks out a DNA repair pathway enhances cisplatin treatment and helps prevent drug-resistance.
June 6, 2019 -
Structure of T cell epitopes a decisive factor in natural HIV control, study finds
Researchers apply network theory to HIV protein structure, uncovering a vital link between connectivity and protective immune response.
May 13, 2019 -
Wireless movement-tracking system could collect health and behavioral data
In some cases, radio frequency signals may be more useful for caregivers than cameras or other data-collection methods.
May 8, 2019 -
Using AI to predict breast cancer and personalize care
MIT/MGH's image-based deep learning model can predict breast cancer up to five years in advance.
May 7, 2019 -
Merging cell datasets, panorama style
Algorithm stitches multiple datasets into a single “panorama,” which could provide new insights for medical and biological studies.
May 6, 2019 -
Mobile solution for farmers and plan for global shrimp marketplace win agribusiness prize
Seven finalist teams pitched their business ideas at the Rabobank-MIT Food and Agribusiness Innovation Prize competition.
May 3, 2019 -
New approach could accelerate efforts to catalog vast numbers of cells
Data-sampling method makes “sketches” of unwieldy biological datasets while still capturing the full diversity of cell types.
May 2, 2019 -
J-Clinic names 18 grant recipients from across Institute
Projects will develop new AI technologies that detect and prevent diseases.
May 1, 2019 -
IDEAS challenge showcases social ventures at MIT
Ten student teams receive $100,000 in combined awards to pursue their impact-driven projects.
April 30, 2019 -
Nanoparticles take a fantastic, magnetic voyage
Tiny robots powered by magnetic fields could help drug-delivery nanoparticles reach their targets.
April 26, 2019 -
Academic institutions grant commercial license for CRISPR-based SHERLOCK diagnostic technology in developed world
Rights are protected for broad use in developing world and for public health needs.
March 21, 2019 -
Tissue model reveals how RNA will act on the liver
Studies could speed the development of new treatments for liver disease.
March 5, 2019 -
Low-cost ventilator wins Sloan health care prize
Device was one of eight inventions pitched at this year’s MIT Sloan Healthcare Innovations Prize competition.
February 25, 2019 -
Committed to service and science
When senior Julia Ginder isn’t investigating the mystery of her own allergies, she’s volunteering to help young people reach their goals.
February 24, 2019 -
Democratizing artificial intelligence in health care
Hackathons promote doctor-data scientist collaboration and expanded access to electronic medical-records to improve patient care.
January 18, 2019 -
Leg nerves activated by light offer new path to restoring mobility
New optogenetic technique could help restore limb movement, treat muscle tremor.
December 26, 2018 -
3Q: Eric Alm on the mysteries of the microbiome
“A diet or treatment of the microbiome may lead to increased diversity, but that does not mean it's better or healthier for you,” says the engineering professor.
December 7, 2018 -
With these nanoparticles, a simple urine test could diagnose bacterial pneumonia
Results could also indicate whether antibiotics have successfully treated the infection.
November 29, 2018 -
Healthy eating made easy
Startup PlateJoy sends users personalized meal plans to help them achieve health goals.
November 21, 2018 -
Studying the hotbed of horizontal gene transfers
Global Microbiome Conservancy research reveals surprising new insights into human gut microbiomes.
October 22, 2018