2023-24 Takeda Fellows: Advancing research at the intersection of AI and health

Thirteen new graduate student fellows will pursue exciting new paths of knowledge and discovery.

School of Engineering • mit
Nov. 2, 2023 ~18 min

Antibody discovery could lead to universal dengue vaccine

The discovery of a particular subgroup of antibodies could lead to the development of a universal dengue vaccine, say researchers.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Oct. 31, 2023 ~6 min


Could a drug offer the benefits of exercise?

A drug led obese mice to lose weight by convincing the body's muscles that they're exercising more than they really are, say researchers.

Eric Hamilton-Florida • futurity
Sept. 28, 2023 ~5 min

Plant compound shows promise against fungal infection

A plant compound inhibits the growth of drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in the lab, a study finds.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~9 min

Antibody appears to prevent organ rejection

An antibody successfully prevents organ rejection in animals, say researchers. Next come human clinical trials.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Aug. 31, 2023 ~4 min

A snapshot of cancer vaccine development

The Koch Institute’s Annual Symposium highlights emerging successes and challenges in the advancement of vaccines to prevent and treat cancer.

Bendta Schroeder | Koch Institute • mit
Aug. 15, 2023 ~11 min

New molecules fight viruses by popping their ‘bubbles’

Targeting the bubble-like membrane of a virus, rather than its proteins, could lead to a new generation of antivirals.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Aug. 3, 2023 ~8 min

Newly discovered bacterial communication system aids antimicrobial resistance

SMART researchers find the enzyne RlmN, which directly senses chemical and environmental stresses, can be targeted in drug development.

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology • mit
Aug. 2, 2023 ~6 min


A new vision for ultrasound imaging

Ultrasound research specialist and 2023 MIT Excellence Award winner Nicole Henning adapts ultrasound technology for more sensitive, less invasive imaging for disease modeling.

Koch Institute • mit
July 24, 2023 ~8 min

Phages could soon test and treat urinary tract infections

Growing resistance to antibiotics is renewing interest in phage therapy for conditions like urinary tract infections.

Vanessa Bleich-ETH Zurich • futurity
July 21, 2023 ~6 min

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