Jane-Jane Chen Inspires Future Scientists at MIT
Jane-Jane Chen, a prominent scientist, grew up in Taiwan where her passion for math and science blossomed, propelled by a…
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Teen Studies Plant Medicinal Properties Using MIT Pharmacology
Meet Tomás Orellana, a visionary 17-year-old high school student from Chile, who has set his sights on creating a kit…
New Mechanism Found for Old Cancer Drug by Biologists
Since the 1950s, the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has been a cornerstone in the treatment of various cancers, including blood-related…
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Victor Ambros, an esteemed MIT alumnus, alongside Gary Ruvkun, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or…
Laura Lewis Jing Kong win postdoctoral mentoring award
MIT professors Laura Lewis and Jing Kong have been honored with the MIT Postdoctoral Association’s Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral…
Startup uses audio to sync with brainwaves for better sleep
Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, longing for a switch to help your mind unwind and drift…
Summer Heat Effects in U.S. Prisons Explored in Study
As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses and fatalities. While most people can mitigate their heat…
Quantifying Nociception to Improve Surgical Pain Management
The effectiveness of a surgical patient’s pain management—referred to as “nociception”—often hinges on the anesthesiologist’s ability to assess and address…
Should AI Systems Be Labeled Like Prescription Drugs
As AI systems find their way into critical healthcare scenarios, concerns are rising about their accuracy. These technologies can generate…
Slovak Price Hikes Hit Sweet Eaters and Smokers Hard
Slovakia’s parliament has recently enacted a significant new law aimed at increasing the prices of sugary beverages and tobacco products.…
Innovative Method to Reprogram Immune Cells for Cancer Defense
A groundbreaking collaboration involving four groups at MIT, under the leadership of principal investigators Laura L. Kiessling, Jeremiah A. Johnson,…
Empowering Future Innovators Through Social Impact Initiatives
Imagine a world where testing for Lyme disease is as easy as placing a tick into a test tube, waiting…
Creating Crossroads at MIT Advancing Innovation and Research
A few years back, Gevorg Grigoryan, PhD ’07, was a professor at Dartmouth College, pondering a groundbreaking idea centered on…
Innovative Method Detects Infections in Cancer Patients
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy are known for their effectiveness in fighting cancer cells, but they often come at a cost—namely,…
Advancing RNAi from Research to Effective Treatments
Transforming groundbreaking research into life-saving treatments is no easy feat, and the journey becomes even more complex when it involves…