Researchers decipher when and why immune cells fail to respond to immunotherapy, and suggest that T cells need a different kind of prodding in order to re-engage the immune response.
A new study finds cutting off cells’ supplies of lipids can slow the growth of tumors in mice.
By combining chemotherapy, tumor injury, and immunotherapy, researchers show that the immune system can be re-engaged to destroy tumors in mice.
Researchers glean a more complete picture of a structure called the nuclear pore complex by studying it directly inside cells.
The head of MIT’s Department of Chemical Engineering will serve on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Sachin Bhagchandani wins NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition (F99/K00) Award.
Vaccinating against certain proteins found on cancer cells could help to enhance the T cell response to tumors.
Twelve professors begin in the departments of Biology; Brain and Cognitive Sciences; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; and Physics.
Professors will help guide school-level initiatives and strategy.
Researchers find three immunotherapy drugs given together can eliminate pancreatic tumors in mice.
Roundworms change the flow of material in and out of their mouths in response to bright light, revealing a new way for neurons to control muscle cells.
Diagnostic nanoparticles could be used to monitor tumor recurrence after treatment or to perform routine cancer screenings.
Professor Laurie Boyer studies cardiac development, and how we might be able to mend broken hearts.
Natasha Joglekar ’21 is eager to apply her MIT education, with a major in computer science and biology and a minor in women’s and gender studies, to a career in medical research.
The two chemical engineers are awarded MIT’s highest faculty honor.