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Aneuploid cells, such as this one, have too few or too many chromosomes. A new study has revealed that highly aneuploid prostate tumors carry a higher risk of lethality.

Measuring chromosome imbalance could clarify cancer prognosis

A study of prostate cancer finds “aneuploid” tumors are more likely to be lethal than tumors with normal chromosome numbers.

May 13, 2019

Left to right: Ashwin Sah, Megan Yamoah, and Steven Truong are among just under 500 undergraduate students in the United States to receive 2019 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships.

Ashwin Sah, Megan Yamoah, and Steven Truong named 2019-20 Goldwater Scholars

Three MIT undergraduates honored for their academic achievements.

May 10, 2019

The team's model was shown to be able to identify a woman at high risk of breast cancer four years (left) before it developed (right).

Using AI to predict breast cancer and personalize care

MIT/MGH's image-based deep learning model can predict breast cancer up to five years in advance.

May 7, 2019

3Q: Susan Hockfield on a new age of living machines

Convergence research at MIT and beyond seeks new solutions for global challenges.

May 7, 2019

Researchers at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT have developed a new approach to targeting tumors and metastases.

A new approach to targeting tumors and tracking their spread

Researchers develop nanosized antibodies that home in on the meshwork of proteins surrounding cancer cells.

May 6, 2019

Left to right: Paula Hammond, Edward Boyden, and Aviv Regev

Three from MIT elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2019

Faculty members Edward Boyden, Paula Hammond, and Aviv Regev recognized for “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”

May 1, 2019

2019 Science Slam participants, hosts, and judges (left to right): Jay Thangappan, Tyler Smith, Darren Parker, Rebecca Silberman, Arish Shah, Sophia Xu, Monika Avello, Jasmin Imran Alsous, John Pham, Lindsey Backman, Emma Kowal, Ari Daniel, Vivian Siegel, and Mary Carmichael.

Department of Biology hosts second annual Science Slam

Eight biology contestants get one slide and three minutes to explain their research and impress their listeners.

April 29, 2019

MIT engineers have designed a magnetic microrobot that can help push drug-delivery particles into tumor tissue (left). They also employed swarms of naturally magnetic bacteria to achieve the same effect (right).

Nanoparticles take a fantastic, magnetic voyage

Tiny robots powered by magnetic fields could help drug-delivery nanoparticles reach their targets.

April 26, 2019

Researchers at MIT and MGH have developed an image-guided surgical system that could help surgeons better visualize and remove tiny ovarian tumors. Fluorescent carbon nanotubes are used as probes to bind to the tumors, making them easier to see.

Imaging system helps surgeons remove tiny ovarian tumors

More effective surgery could boost survival rates for ovarian cancer.

April 23, 2019

Pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). By growing cancer cells in the lab, researchers can study factors that promote and prevent the formation of deadly tumors.

The fluid that feeds tumor cells

The substance that bathes tumors in the body is quite different from the medium used to grow cancer cells in the lab, biologists report.

April 16, 2019

In these tumor cells, acidic regions are labeled in red. Invasive regions of the cells, which express a protein called MMP14, are labeled in green.

How tumors behave on acid

Acidic environment triggers genes that help cancer cells metastasize.

March 20, 2019

MIT senior and Churchill Scholar Meena Chakraborty

Meenakshi Chakraborty named 2019 Churchill Scholar

Senior majoring in computer science and molecular biology will pursue an MPhil at Cambridge University.

March 15, 2019

MIT researchers have discovered a way to manipulate the interactions of the proteins Myc and Max, which regulate gene transcription. At left, Myc interacts with Max, at center, Max is alone, at right, two molecules of Max.

A new approach to drugging a difficult cancer target

Study suggests an alternative way to treat tumors that are dependent on the cancer-promoting Myc protein.

March 14, 2019

Most pills and capsules, whether over-the-counter or prescription, include components other than the actual drug. A new study shows those components are made of ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or irritations in certain patients.

“Inactive” ingredients may not be, study finds

Most pills contain compounds with potential to cause allergic reactions or discomfort in some patients.

March 13, 2019

A representative prototype of a gastric resident device researchers have created to slowly release antibiotics in a patient's stomach over time.

Reducing the burden of tuberculosis treatment

Drug delivery system would allow patients to switch from daily to monthly doses.