Neural implants modulate microstructures in the brain with pinpoint accuracy | MIT News
MIT researchers develop new tools to enable targeted delivery of drugs to deep brain structures through implanted microprobes.
June 28, 2018 • ~4 min
“Artificial blubber” protects divers in frigid water | MIT News
MIT engineers develop a way to triple the survival time for swimmers in wetsuits.
June 19, 2018 • ~9 min
Robert Langer named 2018 US Science Envoy | MIT News
Institute Professor chosen to help forge connections and identify opportunities for sustained international cooperation.
June 18, 2018 • ~2 min
MIT Energy Initiative awards nine Seed Fund grants for early-stage energy research | MIT News
Awardees will use grants to advance research in areas including energy storage, renewables expansion modeling, and the chemistry of electrocatalysts.
June 1, 2018 • ~10 min
J-WAFS awards over $1.3 million in fourth round of seed grant funding | MIT News
Eleven principal investigators from six MIT departments will receive grants totaling over $1.3 million, overhead free, for research on food and water challenges.
May 25, 2018 • ~12 min
Tiny particles could help fight brain cancer | MIT News
Nanoparticles carrying two drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier and shrink glioblastoma tumors.
May 24, 2018 • ~7 min
A single-injection vaccine for the polio virus | MIT News
Nanoparticles could offer a new way to help eradicate the disease worldwide.
May 21, 2018 • ~6 min
Applying machine learning to challenges in the pharmaceutical industry | MIT News
MIT researchers and industry form new consortium to aid the drug discovery process.
May 17, 2018 • ~9 min
“Living drug factories” may one day replace injections | MIT News
Startup develops implantable, encased cells that live in the body and secrete insulin and other therapeutics.
May 16, 2018 • ~8 min
Showcasing the results of students' real-world research | MIT News
SuperUROP and Masterworks participants share the findings of their intensive hands-on projects.
May 15, 2018 • ~7 min
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