Low-cost device enhances safety of cell therapy procedures
Scientists at MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology have developed a groundbreaking microfluidic device that could revolutionize…
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New Imaging Method Uncovers Human Brain Cells and Structures
A groundbreaking microscopy technique developed by researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School has allowed for unprecedented…
Nancy Hopkins wins National Academy of Sciences Medal
In a landmark recognition, Nancy Hopkins, the Amgen Professor of Biology Emerita at MIT, has been awarded the 2024 Public…
New drug candidate reduces kidney cysts effectively
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most prevalent form of polycystic kidney disease, impacting over 12 million individuals…
AI Risk Prediction Offers New Hope for Early Pancreatic Cancer
Since the first documented case of pancreatic cancer emerged in the 18th century, researchers have embarked on a complex journey…
Researchers enhance blood tests for cancer detection and monitoring
Tumors continuously release fragments of DNA from dying cells, which temporarily circulate in a patient’s bloodstream before being rapidly degraded.…
Inhalable Sensors May Lead to Early Lung Cancer Detection
Imagine a future where diagnosing lung cancer is as straightforward as inhaling tiny nanoparticle sensors and simply providing a urine…