Bioinspired capsule delivers drugs to GI tract walls
Inspired by the remarkable propulsion techniques of squids, a team of researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk has innovated a…
Category: Health
Cell Protector Teams Up with Killer for Unlikely Alliance
Cell death is an essential part of life, occurring from early development through old age. Apoptosis, a critical form of…
Linzixuan Zhang Wins 2024 Collegiate Inventors Competition
Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang, a PhD candidate in the MIT Department of Chemical Engineering, has recently distinguished herself by winning the…
At-home lab testing innovation for convenience and accuracy
Did you know that six in ten Americans struggle with at least one chronic disease? Furthermore, four in ten are…
Study shows exercise boosts neuron growth through muscles
Exercise is widely recognized for its multitude of benefits on physical health, from strengthening muscles to enhancing bone density, improving…
Using Insights to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Healthcare
Associate Professor Thomas Heldt has been a vital part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) faculty since 2013, being…
Innovative Modeling Techniques for Complex Biological Systems
In the last twenty years, advancements in technology have empowered scientists to collect a remarkable amount of biological data. High-throughput…
Lemelson MIT awards 2024 25 InvenTeam grants to eight teams
The Lemelson-MIT Program proudly announces the 2024-2025 InvenTeams, featuring eight innovative teams of high school students, educators, and mentors from…
Wearable Devices Transforming Cell Technology
Wearable technology such as smartwatches and health trackers have revolutionized how we monitor our physical well-being. Now, researchers at MIT…
Dual cancer therapy delivery with implantable microparticles
Patients battling late-stage cancer often face the daunting challenge of enduring several treatment rounds, which may lead to unwanted side…
Interactive mouthpiece enhances health data and assistive tech
When you think of hands-free devices, your mind might typically wander to voice-activated assistants like Alexa or Bluetooth earpieces. However,…
Tiny Magnetic Discs Enable Remote Brain Stimulation Without Genes
A groundbreaking innovation in brain stimulation has emerged from MIT, showcasing novel magnetic nanodiscs as a significantly less invasive technique…
Hospice Care Yields Significant Medicare Savings Study
Hospice care offers a compassionate alternative for individuals nearing the end of life, prioritizing comfort over invasive medical treatments. A…
SMART Researchers Improve Cartilage Repair Therapy Effectiveness
Researchers affiliated with the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized Medicine (CAMP) interdisciplinary research group at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research…
Seven MIT Affiliates Elected to National Academy of Medicine 2024
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has recently announced the induction of over 90 new members during its annual meeting,…