Using polymeric membranes to clean up industrial separations
Department of Chemical Engineering Professor Zachary Smith is working on new polymeric membranes that can greatly reduce energy use in chemical separations.
CRISPR-carrying nanoparticles edit the genome
New delivery system developed by MIT team deletes disease-causing genes and reduces cholesterol.
Sensors applied to plant leaves warn of water shortage
Electronic circuits reveal when a plant begins to experience drought conditions.
Fighting a giant foe at a tiny scale
Professor Paula Hammond uses nanoscale biomaterials to craft anti-cancer treatments tiny enough to get through the bloodstream and enter tumors.
New techniques give blood biopsies greater promise
Improved methods validate the use of blood samples for studying patients’ cancer genomes.
Twelve from MIT honored by the American Physical Society
Prize winners span six departments in the schools of Science and Engineering.
Ritu Raman named L’Oréal Women in Science Fellow
Postdoc in the Langer Lab is honored for her contributions to the advancement of STEM fields and for her support of women and girls in science.
Grad students earn Department of Energy computational fellowships
Ahrens, Rathbun, Silmore, and Wei are recognized for tackling complex science and engineering problems of national importance.
Flexible sensors can detect movement in GI tract
Ingestible devices could diagnose gastrointestinal slowdown or monitor food intake.
Putting projects at the forefront
NEET pilot initiative centers around interdisciplinary projects to prepare students for the practice of engineering.
Shirley Jackson speaks about her career and being an agent for change
Professor Paula Hammond talks with MIT Corporation life member about her experiences as an MIT student, research scientist, and university president.
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Model predicts performance of glucose-responsive insulin
Engineered insulin that can be activated by high blood sugar could improve diabetics’ quality of life.
Projects make inroads on global food and water challenges
MIT researchers supported by J-WAFS present results of their work on food and water security.
Bio-inspired approach to RNA delivery
New technique could make it easier to use mRNA to treat disease or deliver vaccines.
Heather Kulik: Innovative modeling for chemical discovery
Chemical engineering professor plumbs “vast regions of chemical space.”