Nanomaterials and UV light can “trap” chemicals for easy removal from soil and water.

Sensors, memory switches, and circuits can be encoded in a common gut bacterium.

MIT spinout signs deal to commercialize microchips that release therapeutics inside the body.

Engineered particles are capable of producing toxins that are deadly to targeted bacteria.

Optical features embedded in marine shells may help develop responsive, transparent displays.

Better understanding of epigenetic modifications could elucidate their role in human traits, diseases.

Daniel Anderson wants to bring advances in drug delivery and biomaterials to the clinic.

MIT professor of polymer science and engineering recognized for inventing "artificial skin."

Award honors one engineer’s global impact on human health.

Experiments and simulations show that adding or removing water makes the material push and pull.