Protein is linked to lung cancer development
Drugs that inhibit the protein, which normally helps defend cells from infection, could target tumors in certain lung cancer patients.
Against the common gouda
The government regulates how food is produced. MIT anthropologist Heather Paxson studies the rebellious cheese-makers who reluctantly adhere to those rules.
MIT Medical now limiting seasonal flu vaccinations to high-risk patients
A student-only seasonal flu clinic will be held as planned on Oct. 15
MIT coping with statewide delivery delays for seasonal flu vaccine
No health risk in waiting a few weeks for a shot, says MIT Medical’s chief of medicine
H1N1 video from MIT Medical's chief of medicine
A 2-minute video in which Dr. Howard Heller, chief of medicine at MIT Medical, talks about the precautions you should take to avoid the H1N1 flu, and what to do if you think you have the flu.
Stimulating sight
Led by electrical engineering professor John Wyatt, team develops retinal implant that could help restore useful level of vision to certain groups of blind people