Refugee Becomes MIT Graduate Student Success Story
Mlen-Too Wesley has distant childhood memories of his time in Liberia, yet one significant experience has profoundly influenced his life’s…
Category: Health
Inflatable Gastric Balloon Aids Weight Loss Efforts
Gastric balloons, silicone devices filled with air or saline, are designed to aid in weight loss by creating a sensation…
Innovative Health Solutions for Individuals and Populations
Numerous factors contribute to the success of patient care, including timely diagnosis, adherence to medication regimens, and effective management of…
Blueprint for Enhanced Cancer Immunotherapy Solutions
Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapies have emerged as powerful treatments against certain cancers, enabling our immune system to identify and…
Enhancing Health with Machine Learning Innovations
From a young age, Marzyeh Ghassemi found enchantment in the worlds of video games and puzzles, alongside a keen interest…
Vision for US Science Success and Innovation
During a recent address, White House science advisor Arati Prabhakar communicated her robust confidence in U.S. capabilities in science and…
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…
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…