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New design principle could prevent catheter failure in brain shunts
MIT researchers propose a design to overcome a major challenge in hydrocephalus catheters — clogging — by leveraging catheter geometry.
July 30, 2020 -
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2020 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students around the country recognized for innovative solutions to better single-use plastic, spacecraft and aircraft fuel gauges, surgery techniques, and more.
April 29, 2020 -
With these nanoparticles, a simple urine test could diagnose bacterial pneumonia
Results could also indicate whether antibiotics have successfully treated the infection.
November 29, 2018 -
Nanoparticle screen could speed up drug development
New test helps identify particles for gene delivery or RNA interference.
February 7, 2017 -
Unique visual stimulation may be new treatment for Alzheimer’s
Noninvasive technique reduces beta amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.
December 7, 2016 -
A new paper-based test for the Zika virus
Inexpensive device can diagnose Zika in just a few hours.
May 6, 2016 -
Scientists discover how cancer cells escape blood vessels
Study offers new targets for drugs that may prevent cancer from spreading.
December 16, 2015 -
Diagnosing cancer with help from bacteria
Engineered probiotics can detect tumors in the liver.
May 27, 2015 -
New nanodevice defeats drug resistance
Tiny particles embedded in gel can turn off drug-resistance genes, then release cancer drugs.
March 2, 2015 -
MIT researchers design tailored tissue adhesives
Glue can be modified for optimal performance in different types of diseased tissue.
January 28, 2015 -
3 Questions: Lee Gehrke on a new paper diagnostic for Ebola
Simple device now in development could speed diagnosis and improve disease tracking.
December 2, 2014 -
New way to make batteries safer
Coating prevents electrical current from damaging the digestive tract after battery ingestion.
November 3, 2014