A focused approach to imaging neural activity in the brain
New molecule for imaging calcium in neurons reduces crosstalk from neighboring neurons.
Koch Institute
Counting your antigens
A new platform that precisely quantifies antigens presented on cell surfaces may help researchers and clinicians improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies.
A boost for cancer immunotherapy
Engineers design nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system, helping it to attack tumors.
Six from MIT awarded research funding to address Covid-19
Multi-institutional MassCPR initiative announces more than $16.5 million to support 62 Boston-area projects.
Kerry Emanuel, David Sabatini, and Peter Shor receive BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge awards
Laureates recognized for contributions to climate change, biomedicine, and quantum cryptography.
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2020 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students around the country recognized for innovative solutions to better single-use plastic, spacecraft and aircraft fuel gauges, surgery techniques, and more.
3 Questions: Michael Yaffe on treating Covid-19 patients with acute respiratory distress
MIT professor and intensivist/trauma surgeon explains the new challenges that Covid-19 brings to treating patients in acute respiratory distress.
New model of the GI tract could speed drug development
Studies of drug absorption in the small intestine could help researchers identify medicines that can be taken orally.
Alex Shalek wins Edgerton Faculty Award
Professor of chemistry and IMES core member is recognized for his leadership and pioneering spirit.
MIT’s Love Lab developing a Covid-19 vaccine to potentially reach billions
Manufacturability is key to producing a widely available, affordable vaccine.
Researchers identify cells likely targeted by Covid-19 virus
Study finds specific cells in the lungs, nasal passages, and intestines that are more susceptible to infection.
New sensors could offer early detection of lung tumors
Study shows that a simple urine test can reveal the presence of lung cancer in mice.
“Living drug factories” might treat diabetes and other diseases
Chemical engineers have developed a way to protect transplanted drug-producing cells from immune system rejection.
3 Questions: Ritu Raman on the Women in Innovation and STEM Database at MIT
MIT postoc and WISDM founder reflects on her role models and the Institute's innovation and entrepreneurship community.
A stopgap measure to treat respiratory distress
Repurposing a drug used for blood clots may help Covid-19 patients in danger of respiratory failure, researchers suggest.