A radiation-free approach to imaging molecules in the brain
New probe induces blood flow changes that can be seen by MRI.
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Biological Engineering
Researchers create synthetic cells to isolate genetic circuits
Encapsulating molecular components in artificial membranes offers more flexibility in designing circuits.
Cracking the code for dormant bacteria
Newly discovered genetic code controls bacterial survival during infections.
Engineers design a new weapon against bacteria
Antimicrobial peptides can kill strains resistant to existing antibiotics.
Predicting cancer cells’ response to chemotherapy
Measuring DNA repair capability can reveal tumors’ sensitivity to drugs.
Robert Langer reflects on failure, resilience, and making an impact
Institute Professor and world-renowned engineer shares his experiences as an MIT grad student as part of the “Failures in Graduate School” series.
Fighting cancer with the power of immunity
New treatment elicits two-pronged immune response that destroys tumors in mice.
Mapping serotonin dynamics in the living brain
Imaging technique that creates 3-D video of serotonin transport could aid antidepressant development.
Margaret Guo '16 named NCAA Woman of the Year
A decorated swimmer and engineer, Guo is the first MIT student-athlete and just the fourth Division III student-athlete to ever receive the honor.
A new strategy for choosing cancer drugs
Device can predict tumor responses by measuring cell growth after drug exposure.
Advancing manufacturing innovation on campus and online
The White House highlights MIT’s latest efforts as part of National Manufacturing Day.
Engineer, explain thyself
A new online tool helps graduate students communicate — in their own languages.
Four MIT professors named inaugural Faculty Scholars
New program from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Simons Foundation, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports early-career scientists.
To produce biopharmaceuticals on demand, just add water
Freeze-dried cellular components can be rehydrated to churn out useful proteins.
MIT researchers prove fast microbial evolutionary bursts exist
Study reveals closely related microbes can diversify rapidly via horizontal gene transfer.