Innovation in Substance Use Disorder Three Key Questions
The substance use disorder crisis continues to escalate, with over 278,000 deaths reported in 2020 alone, including more than 91,000…
Category: Innovation
Harnessing Placebo Effect for Effective Pain Relief
Placebos, often regarded as inactive treatments, typically aren’t expected to influence biological processes or significantly improve a patient’s health. However,…
Fast Flexible Annotation Tool for Medical Scans
At first glance, medical images such as MRIs or X-rays might seem like a confusing assembly of shadowy black-and-white shapes.…
Research Evaluates Seizure Risk from Thalamus Stimulation
Research into electrically stimulating the central thalamus has piqued the interest of scientists and healthcare practitioners alike. This innovative approach…
How to Keep the Cosmos Clean for Future Generations
When asked to explain his research to those outside his field, graduate student Allan Shtofenmakher often starts with a thought-provoking…
Engineering Proteins for Cancer Treatment Advances
Oscar Molina, a first-generation immigrant, faced the often-predictable career paths of doctor or lawyer as a child. Although initially on…
Lack of Transparency in Datasets for Language Models
To enhance the capabilities of large language models (LLMs), researchers frequently rely on extensive collections of datasets, which amalgamate a…
Framework for Solving Parabolic Partial Differential Equations
Innovations in computer graphics and geometry processing are revolutionizing the way we simulate physical phenomena like fire and flames, crucial…
Improving Delivery of Medical Therapies for Better Outcomes
During the early stages of his bioengineering studies, Sayo Eweje initially envisioned a career in medicine, inspired by his father’s…
Uncovering the Secrets of a Stealthy Parasite at MIT
Toxoplasma gondii, the single-celled parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis, is estimated to infect nearly one-third of the global population. While many…
Benefits and Downsides of Fasting Revealed in New Study
Intermittent fasting and low-calorie diets have gained attention for their remarkable health benefits, including delaying age-related diseases and potentially extending…
Engineering Innovations in Heart Health and Technology
Long before earning her bachelor’s degree, Ellen Roche, a distinguished MIT professor and biomedical engineer, was already making her mark…
AI Assistant Enhances Teamwork and Collaboration Effectiveness
During a research expedition in Hawaii back in 2018, Yuening Zhang SM ’19, PhD ’24 quickly recognized the challenges of…
Proving Humanity Online: 3 Essential Questions
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, the challenge of differentiating between AI-driven systems and real humans online is…
MIT engineers create small batteries for cell-sized robots
MIT engineers have developed a groundbreaking tiny battery that could pave the way for cell-sized, autonomous robots capable of delivering…