Topic
Vaccines
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Structure of T cell epitopes a decisive factor in natural HIV control, study finds
Researchers apply network theory to HIV protein structure, uncovering a vital link between connectivity and protective immune response.
May 13, 2019 -
Squeezing cells to cure diseases
Startup SQZ Biotech aims to open a new path in immunotherapy with its cell-compressing technique.
October 31, 2018 -
A single-injection vaccine for the polio virus
Nanoparticles could offer a new way to help eradicate the disease worldwide.
May 21, 2018 -
MIT Medical shatters previous one-day flu shot record
This year’s clinic lived up to its reputation as one of the most efficient operations at MIT.
November 1, 2017 -
Deploying therapeutic payloads to cells
Mark Bathe develops molecular packages for targeted delivery of drugs, vaccines, and gene-editing tools.
June 4, 2017 -
Progress toward a Zika vaccine
Researchers program RNA nanoparticles that could protect against the virus.
March 29, 2017 -
MIT undertakes Grand Challenge for innovation in global vaccine manufacturing
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awards MIT, University College London, and University of Kansas $17.6M for development and production of low-cost vaccines.
February 22, 2017 -
Nearly 5,000 shots given at first campus flu clinic of 2016
Second clinic to take place Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Stratton Student Center.
October 19, 2016 -
Benefiting human health through engineering
PhD student Anasuya Mandal’s microneedle device could painlessly monitor the immune system.
September 12, 2016 -
Engineers design programmable RNA vaccines
Tests in mice show the vaccines work against Ebola, influenza, and a common parasite.
July 4, 2016 -
Graduate student Diviya Sinha earns Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship
May 22, 2015 -
Freshly squeezed vaccines
Microfluidic cell-squeezing device opens new possibilities for cell-based vaccines.
May 22, 2015 -
Q&A: Seth Mnookin on vaccination and public health
"It's far easier to scare people than it is to reassure them," MIT researcher and author says.
February 27, 2015 -
Evaluating strategies for HIV vaccination
Study yields insight into generating antibodies that target different strains of HIV.
February 6, 2015 -
3 Questions: Seth Mnookin on research to encourage vaccination
MIT professor co-authors AAAS report calling for dedicated research on vaccination decisions.
April 25, 2014 -
Hitchhiking vaccines boost immunity
New MIT vaccines that catch a ride to immune cell depots could help fight cancer and HIV.
February 16, 2014 -
Allocating flu vaccines to maximize number of people remaining healthy
Research could help prevent millions of people from becoming infected with the next pandemic flu
June 14, 2013 -
Study offers new way to discover HIV vaccine targets
Ragon Institute researchers develop a method to identify weak points in viral proteins that could be exploited for vaccine development.
March 21, 2013 -
A safer way to vaccinate
Polymer film that gradually releases DNA coding for viral proteins could offer a better alternative to traditional vaccines.
January 27, 2013 -
Putting the squeeze on cells
By deforming cells, researchers can deliver RNA, proteins and nanoparticles for many applications.
January 23, 2013