Health sciences and technology

Researchers at the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST) have developed a device that allows them to control the distance between cells. The cells are placed on combs, which can be fully separated (top), slightly separated (middle) or locked together with combs in contact (bottom).

HST device draws cells close--but not too close--together

April 4, 2007

Infectious diseases to be first focus of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology

March 30, 2007

MIT graduate student Timothy J. Buschman, left, and Professor Earl Miller of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences have found concrete evidence that two radically different brain regions play different roles in the different modes of attention.

Neuroscientists find different brain regions fuel attention

Work could be significant in treatment of ADD

March 29, 2007

Edward Boyden, assistant professor in the MIT Media Lab, uses light to silence brain cells, which could block abnormal neuron activity associated with diseases like epilepsy and Parkinson's.

MIT neuroengineers' pulsing light silences overactive neurons

Work could lead to new treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson's

March 27, 2007

Douglas receives Black History Maker award

March 26, 2007

A Cambridge biotechnology company plans to market absorbable, super strong sutures produced using a recombinant DNA technique developed at MIT.

Natural polyester makes new sutures stronger, safer

March 22, 2007

This is a ribbon diagram of the enzyme BluB, which MIT researchers have shown catalyzes the formation of DMB, a fragment of vitamin B12. The stick drawings (in yellow, red and blue) represent cofactors that the enzyme cannibalizes to form DMB.

MIT biologists solve vitamin puzzle

March 21, 2007

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Robotic brace aids stroke recovery

Worn on the arm, NeuroRobotic device is lightweight, portable

March 20, 2007

MIT IDs role of key protein in tumor growth

March 15, 2007

An experimental in vitro demonstration of the "fluidization" of a healthy human red blood cell through a microfliuidic channel at room temperature. The series of images shows how the shape of a red blood cell changes as it is squeezed through a 4 micron by 4 micron channel.

MIT shows how blood cells change shape

Work could aid understanding of malaria, other blood disorders

March 12, 2007

MIT researchers have developed a high-throughput method for the detection of biomolecules (such as DNA shown here) using multifunctional particles. The technique could make medical diagnostics and drug discovery faster and cheaper.

Hydrogel particles pave way for new bedside diagnostics

Chemical engineers bring 'theranostics'--personalized therapies--ever closer.

March 8, 2007

MIT students traveled to Lesotho in January 2006 to work on developing a solar micro-generator that would provide affordable energy.

PSC grants expand MIT's global reach

March 7, 2007

At 20th annual HST Forum, image is everything

March 5, 2007

MicroRNA found to regulate gene implicated in cancer

March 2, 2007

Joseph F. Coughlin, founder and director of the MIT AgeLab, explains how older adults are the leading adopters of new technology during a lecture on Feb. 26.

AgeLab founder outlines new lives for elders

Boomers' whining already brings huge changes

March 1, 2007

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