Study reveals how an anesthesia drug induces unconsciousness
Propofol, a drug commonly used for general anesthesia, derails the brain’s normal balance between stability and excitability.
Propofol, a drug commonly used for general anesthesia, derails the brain’s normal balance between stability and excitability.
By helping microbes withstand industrial processing, the method could make it easier to harness the benefits of microorganisms used as medicines and in agriculture.
The program focused on AI in health care, drawing on Takeda’s R&D experience in drug development and MIT’s deep expertise in AI.
Twelve finalists participated in initiative and 2023-24 MIT-Royalty Pharma Prize Competition, designed to support female biotech pioneers.
New research addresses a gap in understanding how ketamine’s impact on individual neurons leads to pervasive and profound changes in brain network function.
An atlas of human protein kinases enables scientists to map cell signaling pathways with unprecedented speed and detail.
Fifteen new faculty members join six of the school’s academic departments.
New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices.
Senior Hanjun Lee planned to pursue chemistry at MIT. A course in genetics changed that.
A symposium for financial professionals imagines a new industry around longevity planning.
Ashutosh Kumar, a materials science and engineering PhD student and MathWorks Fellow, applies his eclectic skills to studying the relationship between bacteria and cancer.
A microneedle patch that delivers immune-regulating molecules can teach T cells not to attack hair follicles, helping hair to regrow.
New CLAUDIA system could continuously monitor patients during an infusion and adjust dosage to maintain optimal drug levels.
Postdoc Shaniel Bowen studies women's sexual anatomy and health while also working to interest young women in STEM careers.
Graduate student Hammaad Adam is working to increase the supply of organs available for transplants, saving lives and improving health equity.