Engineered bacteria could help protect “good” gut microbes from antibiotics

Microbes that safely break down antibiotics could prevent opportunistic infections and reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
April 11, 2022 ~9 min

Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear

The prevalence of auditory symptoms in Covid-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems.

Kathy Wren | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 29, 2021 ~8 min


Engineers devise a way to selectively turn on RNA therapies in human cells

A new RNA-based control switch could be used to trigger production of therapeutic proteins to treat cancer or other diseases.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 28, 2021 ~7 min

A step toward a universal flu vaccine

With computer models and lab experiments, researchers are working on a strategy for vaccines that could protect against any influenza virus.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 7, 2020 ~8 min

Robert Lees, cardiologist and former MIT professor, dies at 82 | MIT News

Former director of the MIT Clinical Research Center and professor in health sciences and technology contributed novel techniques and tools to cardiovascular research.

Institute for Medical Engineering and Science • mit
June 26, 2017 ~6 min

Wearable AI system can detect a conversation's tone | MIT News

Coupled with audio and vital-sign data, deep-learning system could someday serve as a “social coach” for people with anxiety or Asperger’s.

Adam Conner-Simons | Rachel Gordon | CSAIL • mit
Feb. 1, 2017 ~6 min

How the brain controls sleep | MIT News

Brain structure generates pockets of sleep within the brain.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 13, 2015 ~6 min

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