How infection can lead to cancer
New MIT study offers comprehensive look at chemical and genetic changes that occur as inflammation progresses to cancer.
Physicist and entrepreneur Dr. Stephen Quake honored with $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Recognized for biomedical discoveries and commercialization of inventions revolutionizing human health
New study links air pollution and early death in the U.K.
Researchers find car exhaust causes more premature deaths than car accidents.
Getting to the root of genetics
Manolis Kellis uses computational techniques to decipher human disease.
Sensing when the brain is under pressure
New monitoring strategy forgoes surgery, could help doctors treat patients with head injuries.
MIT Medical team works campus-wide to prevent violence
Violence Prevention and Response group provides education and outreach to the entire community and advocates for survivors of sexual violence, dating abuse and stalking.
China’s pollution puts a dent in its economy
Despite improvements in air quality, the economic impact of air pollution has increased dramatically, new MIT study shows.
'Movember' at MIT: Changing the face of men’s health
Moustaches sprout around campus all month in support of prostate cancer research.
The sweet color of pink
Breast cancer awareness and desserts offer two great reasons for MIT students to come together.
