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…
Category: Science
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…
When the Universe First Lit Up New Discoveries Explained
From her perch in the student center at MIT, Dominika Ďurovčíková often finds herself dreaming about the cosmos. Surrounded by…
Open Source Tool Aids Brain Research and Mapping Techniques
In late 2023, the U.S. Federal Drug Administration approved the first drug that shows promise in slowing the progression of…
Mars Jezero Crater Rocks Show Evidence of Water Before Life
In a new study published in AGU Advances, researchers from MIT and NASA unveil intriguing findings regarding Mars’ Jezero Crater.…
Alex Shalek appointed director of MIT Medical Engineering Institute
Effective August 1, Alex K. Shalek has stepped into the role of director at the MIT Institute for Medical Engineering…
Scientists discover the origins of the moon’s atmosphere
Although the moon’s surface is void of breathable air, it possesses an extremely thin atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have…
Fast Accurate Estimates of Cardiovascular State for Blood Pressure
In critical care situations or during significant surgical procedures, patients can experience dangerously high or low blood pressure levels, leading…
Improving Exoplanet Exploration with JWST Roadmap
The launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2021 heralded a groundbreaking era for exoplanet research, particularly for…
AI Randomization Enhances Fairness in Resource Allocation Study
As organizations increasingly turn to machine learning to manage limited resources and opportunities, the implications are far-reaching. For example, machine-learning…
Proton Conducting Materials Boost Green Energy Innovations
In today’s world, most electronic devices operate through the movement of electrons. However, researchers are discovering that materials capable of…
Large Language Models Differ from Human Behavior Expectations
Large Language Models (LLMs) possess remarkable versatility, capable of handling a variety of tasks—from assisting students in composing emails to…
AI Model Predicts Breast Tumor Progression to Invasive Cancer
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a preinvasive tumor, has the potential to advance to an aggressive form of breast cancer,…
Machine Learning Reveals Secrets of Advanced Alloys
Short-range order (SRO) — the arrangement of atoms at small distances within metallic alloys — has been a relatively unexplored…