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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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Biologists discover how pancreatic tumors lead to weight loss
Shortfall of digestive enzymes can lead to tissue breakdown in early stages of pancreatic cancer.
June 20, 2018 -
Network of diverse noncoding RNAs acts in the brain
Scientists identify the first known network consisting of three types of regulatory RNAs.
June 7, 2018 -
How the brain performs flexible computations
New neural model reveals how the brain adapts to new information.
June 6, 2018 -
Wireless system can power devices inside the body
New technology could enable remote control of drug delivery, sensing, and other medical applications.
June 4, 2018 -
Neuroscientists discover roles of gene linked to Alzheimer’s
Study reveals why people with the APOE4 gene have higher risk of the disease.
May 31, 2018 -
MIT-Tufts collaboration aims to advance translational research
Collaboration will focus on the early yet critical stage of translational science, when a medical device or diagnostic tool is still in its prototype stage.
May 29, 2018 -
Fasting boosts stem cells’ regenerative capacity
A drug treatment that mimics fasting can also provide the same benefit, study finds.
May 3, 2018 -
Brain circuit helps us learn by watching others
Scientists pinpoint neural interactions that are necessary for observational learning.
May 3, 2018 -
Cognitive scientists define critical period for learning language
Study shows children remain adept learners until the age of 17 or 18.
May 1, 2018 -
Calcium-based MRI sensor enables more sensitive brain imaging
System detects direct signals of neural activity; could reveal patterns underlying behavior.
April 30, 2018 -
Single-cell database to propel biological studies
Whitehead team analyzes transcriptomes for roughly 70,000 cells in planarians, creates publicly available database to drive further research.
April 19, 2018 -
Machine-learning system processes sounds like humans do
Neuroscientists train a deep neural network to analyze speech and music.
April 19, 2018 -
Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeine
Using the stimulant as a catalyst, researchers create new gels for drug delivery.
April 12, 2018 -
Perioperative NSAIDs may prevent early metastatic relapse in post-surgical breast cancer patients
Mouse study links early metastasis to systemic inflammation caused by wound healing.
April 11, 2018 -
MIT students and postdocs visit Capitol Hill to advocate for increases in federal science funding
Members of MIT's Science Policy Initiative meet with members of Congress on Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day 2018.
April 9, 2018 -
Fluorescent dye could enable sharper biological imaging
Technique could allow doctors and researchers to generate clearer images of blood vessels and other tissues.
April 6, 2018 -
3Q: David Goldston on the new federal budget
Director of MIT Washington Office calls bill “very good news for science funding.”
April 4, 2018 -
Monitor detects dangerously low white blood cell levels
Technology could help prevent life-threatening infections in patients receiving chemotherapy.
April 2, 2018 -
Structure of key growth regulator revealed
Researchers identify the molecular structure of the GATOR1 protein complex, which regulates growth signals in human cells, using cryo-electron microscopy.
March 28, 2018 -
Study suggests method for boosting growth of blood vessels and muscle
Activating proteins linked to longevity may help to increase endurance and combat frailty in the elderly.
March 22, 2018