Understanding shape-shifting polymers
MIT analysis should enable easier design for biomedical uses of plastic materials that have a shape memory.
MIT analysis should enable easier design for biomedical uses of plastic materials that have a shape memory.
Study suggests adding a face shield to military helmets would help more soldiers avoid blast-induced brain injuries.
Cancer scientists believe nanoparticles could accurately target tumors, avoiding side effects.
Findings from MIT scientists could lead to hearing aids that mimic the ear’s ability to focus on particular frequencies.
Receive multi-year support to work on traditionally underfunded areas in health care.
HST student develops model that can help marathon runners pace themselves to a strong finish.
Photonic crystals could usher in an age of low-power optical computing, but they’re hard to manufacture. Maybe adding a little DNA would help.
MIT researchers may be closer to understanding why spacesuit gloves hurt astronauts’ hands.
MIT team develops system for continuous medical monitoring using widely available video technology.
MIT-led student team develops mobile-device software to help improve health-care accessibility in remote regions.
New synthetic surfaces overcome challenges posed by existing methods for cultivating stem cells.
Device from MIT lab could help diabetic patients monitor their blood glucose levels without finger pricks.
Researchers design a new version of cisplatin that spares the kidneys, letting doctors use higher doses.
Low-cost portable ventilator could be a lifesaver for people in remote locations and for hospitals in the developing world.