Platelet ‘decoys’ outsmart both clots and cancer

A team of researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and several collaborating institutions has created a drug-free, reversible antiplatelet therapy that uses deactivated “decoy” platelets to reduce the risk of blood clots and potentially prevent cancer metastasis.

Lindsay Brownell • harvard
Feb. 13, 2019 ~8 min

Why parents don’t vaccinate their kids against HPV

Many parents choose to avoid getting their children the HPV vaccine—but fear it will encourage sexual activity isn't the reason why.

Marin Hedin-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Oct. 25, 2018 ~5 min


Bringing humanistic education in technical subjects to the world | MIT News

Students and staff combine workshopping and OpenCourseWare to demonstrate human-centered pedagogies in the context of modern topics and technologies.

MIT Open Learning • mit
June 28, 2018 ~11 min

William Rodríguez: Helping others broaden their horizons | MIT News

MIT senior and Model UN leader William Rodríguez works to encourage the global exchange of ideas.

Fatima Husain | MIT News correspondent • mit
May 20, 2018 ~8 min

Stepping on stage with Beyoncé | MIT News

Joe Brown '07 has become a successful choreographer and dancer, most recently performing with Beyoncé at this year's Coachella Music Festival.

Nicole Morell | MIT Alumni Association • mit
May 14, 2018 ~5 min

Featured video: Making music with the Chorallaries of MIT | MIT News

For students in MIT's oldest co-ed a capella group, blending voices provides a creative outlet and a chance to share their love of song.

MIT News Office • mit
April 25, 2018 ~1 min

Geophysics field trip helps secure safe drinking water for local citizens | MIT News

Class visit to St. Lucia helps teach cutting-edge geophysics techniques while locating drinking water for those in need.

Helen Hill | EAPS • mit
April 23, 2018 ~3 min

Opportunities to study abroad during IAP continue to grow | MIT News

Global Classroom Fund assists faculty innovation and provides unique global experiences for students.

Julia Mongo | Global Education and Career Development • mit
April 9, 2018 ~9 min


Outstanding MIT students of French explore "Paris et la rue" | MIT News

In the January Scholars in France program, students discover behind-the-scenes Paris and the city's storied streets.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
March 5, 2018 ~7 min

Human factors engineering class tackles design for aging | MIT News

MIT students learn human-centered design skills in a course offered during the 2018 Independent Activities Period.

MIT International Design Center • mit
March 2, 2018 ~3 min

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