From refugee to MIT graduate student
As a child, a civil war drove Mlen-Too Wesley out of Liberia. As an adult, he has returned and is applying what he learned in an MITx MicroMasters program to help the West African nation thrive.
As a child, a civil war drove Mlen-Too Wesley out of Liberia. As an adult, he has returned and is applying what he learned in an MITx MicroMasters program to help the West African nation thrive.
The new balloon can be expanded before a meal to prevent overeating, then deflated when no longer needed.
New research reveals what it takes for a protein that is best known for protecting cells against death to take on the opposite role.
MIT graduate student earns top honors in Graduate and People’s Choice categories for her work on nutrient-stabilizing materials.
The findings suggest that biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves.
Each $7,500 grant allows high schoolers to solve real-world problems with technological solutions.
“MouthIO” is an in-mouth device that users can digitally design and 3D print with integrated sensors and actuators to capture health data and interact with a computer or phone.
Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors.
Elemind, founded by researchers from MIT, has developed a headband that uses acoustic stimulation to move people into a sleep state.
MIT researchers identify facility-level factors that could worsen heat impacts for incarcerated people.
Researchers argue that in health care settings, “responsible use” labels could ensure AI systems are deployed appropriately.
The night of festivities featured students showcasing their startups’ progress, along with a lively reception.
MIT researchers investigate the neural circuits that underlie placebos’ ability to relieve chronic and acute pain.
The model could help clinicians assess breast cancer stage and ultimately help in reducing overtreatment.
This tiny, biocompatible sensor may overcome one of the biggest hurdles that prevent the devices from being completely implanted.