Tiny, wireless antennas use light to monitor cellular communication
As part of a high-resolution biosensing device without wires, the antennas could help researchers decode intricate electrical signals sent by cells.
MIT researchers introduce Boltz-1, a fully open-source model for predicting biomolecular structures
With models like AlphaFold3 limited to academic research, the team built an equivalent alternative, to encourage innovation more broadly.
AI in health should be regulated, but don’t forget about the algorithms, researchers say
In a recent commentary, a team from MIT, Equality AI, and Boston University highlights the gaps in regulation for AI models and non-AI algorithms in health care.
Photos: 2024 Nobel winners with MIT ties honored in Stockholm
Laureates participated in various Nobel Week events, including lectures, a concert, a banquet, and the Nobel ceremony on Dec. 10.
Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue
Using high-powered lasers, this new method could help biologists study the body’s immune responses and develop new medicines.
Introducing MIT HEALS, a life sciences initiative to address pressing health challenges
The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative will bring together researchers from across the Institute to deliver health care solutions at scale.
An inflatable gastric balloon could help people lose weight
The new balloon can be expanded before a meal to prevent overeating, then deflated when no longer needed.
Creating innovative health solutions for individuals and populations
Physician and engineer Giovanni Traverso found an early passion for molecular genetics, leading to an interdisciplinary career helping others.
A vision for U.S. science success
In a talk at MIT, White House science advisor Arati Prabhakar outlined challenges in medicine, climate, and AI, while expressing resolve to tackle hard problems.
A bioinspired capsule can pump drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract
The needle-free device could be used to deliver insulin, antibodies, RNA, or other large molecules.
When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows
The findings suggest that biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves.
3 questions: Leveraging insights to enable clinical outcomes
Thomas Heldt, associate director of IMES, describes how he collaborates closely with MIT colleagues and others at Boston-area hospitals.
Startup gives surgeons a real-time view of breast cancer during surgery
The drug-device combination developed by MIT spinout Lumicell is poised to reduce repeat surgeries and ensure more complete tumor removal.
A new approach to modeling complex biological systems
MIT engineers’ new model could help researchers glean insights from genomic data and other huge datasets.
“Wearable” devices for cells
By snugly wrapping around neurons, these devices could help scientists probe subcellular regions of the brain, and might even help restore some brain function.