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New 3-D imaging technique can reveal, much more quickly than other methods, how neurons connect throughout the brain. […]

Computer program can translate a free-form 2-D drawing into a DNA structure. […]

MIT president and two engineering faculty recognized for contributions with tangible impacts on quality of life, economic development, and the welfare of society. […]

It’s not quite the Ant-Man suit, but the system produces 3-D structures one thousandth the size of the originals. […]

“A diet or treatment of the microbiome may lead to increased diversity, but that does not mean it's better or healthier for you,” says the engineering professor. […]

Altered peptides from a South American wasp’s venom can kill bacteria but are nontoxic to human cells. […]

Assistant Professor Ellen Roche develops revolutionary medical devices through research at the crossroads of medical science and engineering. […]

Together, cell growth rate and gene expression shed light on why some tumor cells survive treatment. […]

Injectable material made of nanoscale particles can deliver arthritis drugs throughout cartilage. […]

MIT students from the fields of bioengineering, business, computer science, and energy science receive the prestigious awards. […]

The School of Engineering’s faculty leadership weigh in on what the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing will mean for their students and faculty. […]

Startup SQZ Biotech aims to open a new path in immunotherapy with its cell-compressing technique. […]

Enzyme can target almost half of the genome’s “ZIP codes” and could enable editing of many more disease-specific mutations. […]

Method boosts differentiation of stem cells into mature blood cell types, may help leukemia and lymphoma patients. […]

Global Microbiome Conservancy research reveals surprising new insights into human gut microbiomes. […]

Technique could be used to detect light or electrical fields in living tissue. […]

Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter. […]

Biological engineers design RNA circuits that enable precise control over the dose of therapeutic protein a patient receives. […]

Researchers from across MIT showcase J-WAFS-funded projects tackling critical water and food systems challenges from solutions-oriented perspectives. […]

New approach generates a wider variety of protein sequences optimized to bind to drug targets. […]

Lustgarten Foundation names MIT laboratory to improve understanding and treatment of a deadly diseas […]

3-D tissue model replicates the motor neuron connections affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. […]

Women’s health advocate, Top Chef host and executive producer, and MIT visiting scholar Padma Lakshmi tours campus, speaks on endometriosis. […]

Cryptography techniques to screen synthetic DNA could help prevent the creation of dangerous pathogens, argues Professor Kevin Esvelt. […]

MacArthur “geniuses” in machine learning and synthetic biology to serve as faculty co-leads; Nobel laureate to chair advisory board of new research center. […]

McGovern Institute scientist is recognized with award for outstanding and creative achievements made in the life and medical sciences. […]

PhD student Zijay Tang is developing a living material that can sense and filter water contaminants. […]

Research team shows the power of proteomics to discover new drug targets and help develop therapeutic strategies with fewer long-term side effects. […]

Screen of human proteins reveals some with antimicrobial power. […]

Using freeze-dried, shelf-stable cellular components, students can learn about key biological concepts. […]

Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter. […]

Associate professor of chemical engineering talks about the future of biochemistry and the next generation of scientists and engineers. […]

Drugs carried in cellular “backpacks” help T cells to destroy tumors. […]

MIT researchers develop new tools to enable targeted delivery of drugs to deep brain structures through implanted microprobes. […]

Three MIT faculty members selected for funding from the G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation. […]

Researchers generate an intestinal cell mimic that can be harnessed in studies of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. […]

Probiotic bacteria can diagnose, prevent, and treat infections. […]

A new daughter helped Alejandra Falla PhD ’18 gain perspective on life — and her tiny MIT regalia stole the show at Commencement. […]

“Therepi” device attaches directly to damaged heart, enabling delivery of medicine from a port under a patient’s skin to augment cardiac function. […]

Seven-month program includes 14 international groups, who are convening at the Institute to develop new biomedical technologies. […]

The School of Engineering gives its 2018 Infinite Mile Awards for exceptional service and support. […]

Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding. […]

MIT faculty members are among 19 top scientists selected from across the nation. […]

New technology could lead to development of novel “xenoprotein” drugs against infectious diseases. […]

SuperUROP and Masterworks participants share the findings of their intensive hands-on projects. […]

Education Innovation Grant program for pK-12 and higher education awards $400,000 to MIT faculty to support education innovation both at MIT and globally. […]

Fellowships last for up to three years, covering full tuition and mandatory fees. […]

Finkelstein, Kardar, Wen, and Zhang honored for research achievements. […]

System detects direct signals of neural activity; could reveal patterns underlying behavior. […]

Chemistry professor builds on nature to design new drugs and engineer better ways to deliver them. […]