3 Questions: Daniel Anderson on the progress of mRNA vaccines
Following the successful development of vaccines against Covid-19, scientists hope to deploy mRNA-based therapies to combat many other diseases.
A stark warning about threats to truth, science, and democracy
In annual Compton Lecture, celebrated journalist Martin Baron outlines how a growing disregard for facts undermines civil society in the U.S.
Advocating for vaccine equity
Postdoc Digbijay Mahat became a cancer researcher to improve health care in Nepal, but the Covid-19 pandemic exposed additional resource disparities.
A possible new Covid-19 vaccine could be accessible for more of the world
The protein subunit vaccine, which can be manufactured using engineered yeast, has shown promise in preclinical studies.
2021-22 Takeda Fellows: Leaning on AI to advance medicine for humans
New fellows are working on electronic health record algorithms, remote sensing data related to environmental health, and neural networks for the development of antibiotics.
Physics and the machine-learning “black box”
In 2.C01, George Barbastathis demonstrates how mechanical engineers can use their knowledge of physical systems to keep algorithms in check and develop more accurate predictions.
Immune system-stimulating nanoparticle could lead to more powerful vaccines
The potent new adjuvant could be used to help make vaccines against HIV and other infectious diseases.
New 10-minute test detects Covid-19 immunity
Paper-based blood test developed by SMART researchers can rapidly determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies.
Chronicles of the epic mission to deliver Covid vaccines to the world
“A Shot in the Arm,” a new book from Professor Yossi Sheffi, reveals lessons about overcoming global threats.
Biologists identify new targets for cancer vaccines
Vaccinating against certain proteins found on cancer cells could help to enhance the T cell response to tumors.
Social media messages from health care workers help reduce travel-related Covid-19 spread
Large-scale video campaign allowed physicians and public health messengers to encourage staying home over the 2020 holidays.
Study finds physicians are widely effective messengers of Covid-19 information
Results suggest people of all races and political affiliations can be influenced with accurate and clear information conveyed by trusted experts, such as physicians.
The power of two
Graduate student Ellen Zhong helped biologists and mathematicians reach across departmental lines to address a longstanding problem in electron microscopy.
Lessons from teaching about the pandemic in real-time
Covid-19 class taps experts to help students and the public avoid misinformation as the crisis evolves.
Behind Covid-19 vaccine development
A machine learning model developed jointly by Janssen and MIT data scientists played a key role in the clinical trial process for the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.