Topic
HIV/AIDS
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HIV genome bends over backwards to help virus take over cells
Differently shaped RNA molecules allow HIV to express different genes from the same RNA sequence.
May 11, 2020 -
Structure of T cell epitopes a decisive factor in natural HIV control, study finds
Researchers apply network theory to HIV protein structure, uncovering a vital link between connectivity and protective immune response.
May 13, 2019 -
New drug capsule may allow weekly HIV treatment
Replacing daily pills with a weekly regimen could help patients stick to their dosing schedule.
January 9, 2018 -
Course helps girls in Botswana avoid HIV and “sugar daddies”
Youth-to-youth program teaches girls about the increased odds of contracting HIV from older men.
October 25, 2017 -
Senior Kristen Finney and GlobeMed lend a helping hand
MIT students partner with a clinic in Togo to improve health care for HIV/AIDS patients.
October 13, 2015 -
Targeting DNA
Protein-based sensor could detect viral infection or kill cancer cells.
September 21, 2015 -
Seeking rare cells
Christopher Love uses microscale technology to isolate rare cells, yielding insight into human disease.
June 17, 2015 -
Evaluating strategies for HIV vaccination
Study yields insight into generating antibodies that target different strains of HIV.
February 6, 2015 -
Forced mutations doom HIV
New study reveals how a potential HIV drug exacts its toll on viral populations.
July 28, 2014 -
Hitchhiking vaccines boost immunity
New MIT vaccines that catch a ride to immune cell depots could help fight cancer and HIV.
February 16, 2014 -
Nanoparticle vaccine offers better protection
Particles that deliver vaccines directly to mucosal surfaces could defend against many infectious diseases.
September 25, 2013 -
Study offers new way to discover HIV vaccine targets
Ragon Institute researchers develop a method to identify weak points in viral proteins that could be exploited for vaccine development.
March 21, 2013 -
Bringing a new perspective to infectious disease
Enlisted in the fight against HIV, MIT engineers and scientists contribute new technology, materials and computational studies.
February 8, 2013 -
A safer way to vaccinate
Polymer film that gradually releases DNA coding for viral proteins could offer a better alternative to traditional vaccines.
January 27, 2013 -
Piece by piece
MIT biologist Schwartz relishes the challenge of picking apart the cell’s most complex structure.
May 22, 2012 -
Monitoring how T cells respond to HIV
New technology could help AIDS researchers develop new vaccines.
October 14, 2011 -
Scientists reveal HIV weakness
Vaccines that target newly identified viral protein sequences could be more effective than previous efforts.
June 21, 2011 -
Nano-sized vaccines
New MIT nanoparticles could lead to powerful vaccines for HIV and other diseases.
February 22, 2011 -
Countering ‘memory loss’ in the immune system
New findings from MIT biologists could help vaccine designers elicit long-term immunity.
December 21, 2010 -
Love named one of Popular Science magazine’s 'Brilliant 10'
Assistant professor honored for immunology work.
October 21, 2010