Understanding Immune System Complexity for Better Health
Every day, millions of T cells navigate through the human body, on the lookout for any signs of invaders. Each…
Category: Health
CHARMed collaboration develops promising therapy for prion diseases
Drug development is a notoriously lengthy process. It can take decades for groundbreaking research to transition into clinical trials and…
MIT Takeda Program concludes with 16 publications and patent
The collaboration between Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and the MIT School of Engineering kicked off in February 2020, just before the…
3D Imaging of Human Brain Hemispheres at Subcellular Resolution
For decades, neuroscientists have aspired to observe and understand the intricate workings of the human brain in its complete form.…
Innovative Strategies for Efficient Drug Discovery Process
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the landscape of drug discovery. Researchers are increasingly utilizing machine-learning models…
Mental Health Crisis Solutions Symposium Focuses on Diagnosis Treatment
Digital technologies, including smartphones and artificial intelligence (AI), are transforming the education landscape. At the 2024 Spring Symposium hosted by…
MIT Faculty Founder Initiative selects three entrepreneurship award winners
The recent 2023-24 MIT-Royalty Pharma Prize Competition has brought to light groundbreaking innovations that stand to benefit patients grappling with…
Quantum Scientist Nurse Economist Combat Global Poverty
A transformative trip to Ghana forever altered Sofia Martinez Galvez’s trajectory. In 2021, while volunteering with a nonprofit focused on…
Data-Driven Strategies for Improved Decision Making
Picture a future where pivotal decisions—like a judge’s sentencing, a child’s treatment plan, or determining loan eligibility—are enhanced by algorithms…
New method shows coordination of gene transcription in cells
The human genome comprises approximately 23,000 genes, yet only a small percentage are active within any given cell at a…
How Ketamine Affects the Brain Through Molecular Action
Ketamine, recognized as an Essential Medicine by the World Health Organization, has gained prominence for its diverse applications, ranging from…
Cell Signaling Breakthrough Could Boost Precision Cancer Treatment
Researchers have recently launched an extensive database detailing human protein kinases and their binding sites, marking a significant advancement for…
MIT researchers control muscles using light technology
For individuals dealing with paralysis or limb loss, neuroprosthetics that utilize electrical stimulation to trigger muscle contractions can restore some…
Adhesive Coatings Reduce Scarring Around Medical Implants
When medical devices like pacemakers are implanted, they often trigger an immune response that results in scar tissue formation around…
Exploring the Fascinating World of Biology at MIT
When Hanjun Lee first stepped onto the MIT campus, he intended to dive into the world of chemistry, specifically aiming…