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…
Category: Health
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,…
Effects of Climate Change on Outdoor Activities in the US
Understanding global warming can often feel distant and abstract. To make climate change’s impact more tangible, researchers at MIT have…
Impact of cfDNA Testing on Modern Prenatal Care
The advent of “precision medicine” brings with it the promise of tailored healthcare solutions that not only cater to individual…
New Drug Screening Framework Improves Efficiency
Innovative breakthroughs in drug discovery often stem from a method known as **phenotypic screening**, which has played a pivotal role…
Italy surrogacy travel ban limits LGBT parenthood in Europe
The recent Italian legislation imposing restrictions on overseas travel for surrogacy services marks a significant shift, making it particularly challenging…
Empowering Doctors with AI Co-Pilots for Better Care
Many physicians choose the medical profession with a sincere desire to assist their patients. However, the current healthcare landscape often…
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…
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…