“Body on a chip” could improve drug evaluation
Human tissue samples linked by microfluidic channels replicate interactions of multiple organs.
Human tissue samples linked by microfluidic channels replicate interactions of multiple organs.
MIT biological engineers discover why a promising drug failed in clinical trials.
Neuroengineering leader appointed to new professorship at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research.
Synthetic biologist hopes to develop treatments for cancer and other diseases.
Fluorescent sensor allows imaging of neurons' electrical communications, without electrodes.
Photographer, poet, and PhD student in biological engineering Corban Swain pursues diverse interests with a keen eye.
New members have made advances in the development of plasticity, novel genetic evolution methods, systems modeling, and clean energy.
With SHERLOCK, a strip of paper can now indicate presence of pathogens, tumor DNA, or any genetic signature of interest.
New cancer research initiative eyes individualized treatment for patients.
Prize recognizes contributions to biomedical research made by immigrant scientists.
Department of Biology kicks off IAP seminar series with a lecture by synthetic-biology visionary George Church.
The unusual characteristics of these abundant, bacteria-killing viruses could lead to evolutionary insights.
New research provides insight into the behavior of microbial communities in the ocean.
Faculty members were recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.
Continuous-flow chemistry device used for drug production could find use in long-duration space missions.