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Big strides in cancer detection and treatment from the tiniest technologiesBig strides in cancer detection and treatment from the tiniest technologiesElazer Edelman receives the 2026-2027 Killian AwardA new approach to cancer vaccination yields more powerful T cellsA new approach to cancer vaccination yields more powerful T cellsMIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in winter 2026Celebrating dorm-to-market social entrepreneurship at MITMIT BrainTrust supports neighbors living with brain injuriesBeacon Biosignals is mapping the brain during sleepStudy: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortageMapping molecular markers of physical fitnessSelf-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapiesNew chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacksTwo MIT alumnae named 2026 Gates Cambridge ScholarsYouth may increase vulnerability to a carcinogen found in contaminated water and some drugsMIT study reveals a new role for cell membranesSixteen new START.nano companies are developing hard-tech solutions with the support of MIT.nanoHow bacteria suppress immune defenses in stubborn wound infectionsTurning muscles into motors gives static organs new lifeMIT engineers design proteins by their motion, not just their shapeStudy reveals why some cancer therapies don’t work for all patientsStudy reveals why some cancer therapies don’t work for all patientsImplantable islet cells could control diabetes without insulin injectionsEnduring passions for medicine, journalism, and triathlonsEnduring passions for medicine, journalism, and triathlonsHow to create “humble” AIBridging medical realities in the study of technology and healthAfter 16 years leading Picower Institute, Li-Huei Tsai will sharpen focus on research, teachingImproving cartilage repair through cell therapyPursuing a passion for public healthNew sensor sniffs out pneumonia on a patient’s breathScientists discover genetics behind leaky brain blood vessels in Rett syndrome3 Questions: Building predictive models to characterize tumor progressionPersonal tech, social media, and the “decline of humanity”Injectable “satellite livers” could offer an alternative to liver transplantationW.M. Keck Foundation to support research on healthy aging at MITAI to help researchers see the bigger picture in cell biologyA portable ultrasound sensor may enable earlier detection of breast cancerCancer’s secret safety netRichard Hynes, a pioneer in the biology of cellular adhesion, dies at 81AI-generated sensors open new paths for early cancer detectionStudy: High-fat diets make liver cells more likely to become cancerousA new immunotherapy approach could work for many types of cancerMIT researchers find new immunotherapeutic targets for glioblastomaA new way to deliver antibodies could make treatment much easier for patientsPrognostic tool could help clinicians identify high-risk cancer patientsMIT chemists synthesize a fungal compound that holds promise for treating brain cancerAn improved way to detach cells from culture surfacesTurning on an immune pathway in tumors could lead to their destructionNew nanoparticles stimulate the immune system to attack ovarian tumors
von Anne Trafton | MIT News am 31. Oktober 2025 um 10:00
Targeted particles carrying the cytokine IL-12 can jump-start T cells, allowing them to clear tumors while avoiding side effects.










































