Measuring cancer cell state can reveal drug susceptibility
Study results also show that pancreatic tumor cells can be forced into a more susceptible state by changing their environment.
Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES)
MIT Future Founders Initiative announces prize competition to promote female entrepreneurs in biotech
Nine MIT researchers selected as finalists for 2021 prize supported by Northpond Ventures; grand prize winner to receive $250K toward commercializing her human health-related invention.
Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear
The prevalence of auditory symptoms in Covid-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems.
Engineers devise a way to selectively turn on RNA therapies in human cells
A new RNA-based control switch could be used to trigger production of therapeutic proteins to treat cancer or other diseases.
Six from MIT named American Physical Society Fellows for 2021
APS names Bourouiba, Grego, Liu, Peacock, Winslow, and Yildiz as MIT’s newest fellows for their contributions to physics.
Toward a smarter electronic health record
An AI-enhanced system enables doctors to spend less time searching for clinical information and more time treating patients.
Statistical model defines ketamine anesthesia’s effects on the brain
Neuroscientists at MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital develop a statistical framework that describes brain-state changes patients experience under ketamine-induced anesthesia.
Helping underrepresented doctoral students of color thrive in the broader MIT community
For the past seven years, the MIT University Center for Exemplary Mentoring has created a robust infrastructure of resources, people, and support.
Jordan Harrod: Brain researcher and AI-focused YouTuber
The PhD student uses machine learning as a tool for studying pain and consciousness — and as subject matter for her popular videos.
Laurence Young, professor emeritus of astronautics and renowned expert in bioastronautics, dies at 85
Pioneer in the science of humans in space remembered for far-reaching impact on his field and the people closest to him.
New device can diagnose Covid-19 from saliva samples
The tabletop diagnostic yields results in an hour and can be programmed to detect variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Five MIT School of Science professors receive tenure for 2021
Professors earn tenure in the departments of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics.
A noninvasive test to detect cancer cells and pinpoint their location
Diagnostic nanoparticles could be used to monitor tumor recurrence after treatment or to perform routine cancer screenings.
The tenured engineers of 2021
Eight faculty members have been granted tenure in five departments across the MIT School of Engineering.
New face mask prototype can detect Covid-19 infection
The sensor technology could also be used to create clothing that detects a variety of pathogens and other threats.