Organ-on-a-chip | MIT News
In a step toward personalized drug testing, researchers coax human stem cells to form complex tissues.
Jan. 6, 2016 • ~6 min
Study reveals shared behavior of microbes and electrons | MIT News
Bacteria streaming through a lattice behave like electrons in a magnetic material.
Jan. 5, 2016 • ~8 min
A healthy breakdown | MIT News
Researchers discover how some organisms process oxalate, a molecule that can harm humans.
Dec. 28, 2015 • ~5 min
Four MIT faculty named 2015 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors | MIT News
Belcher, Bhatia, Brown, and Horvitz recognized for demonstrating a prolific spirit of innovation and invention resulting in a tangible impact on society.
Dec. 18, 2015 • ~5 min
Senior Camilo Ruiz engineers solutions | MIT News
Biological engineering major pursues collaborations that have broad impact for society.
Dec. 15, 2015 • ~7 min
“Kill switches” shut down engineered bacteria | MIT News
Synthetic biology technique could make it safer to put engineered microbes to work outside the lab.
Dec. 11, 2015 • ~6 min
Kevin Esvelt to join the MIT Media Lab | MIT News
Dec. 4, 2015 • ~2 min
Four MIT faculty elected 2015 AAAS Fellows | MIT News
Berggren, Bertschinger, Fink, and Zue are among those recognized for efforts toward advancing science.
Nov. 23, 2015 • ~3 min
Biomedical imaging at one-thousandth the cost | MIT News
Mathematical modeling enables $100 depth sensor to approximate the measurements of a $100,000 piece of lab equipment.
Nov. 23, 2015 • ~8 min
Neuroscientists reveal how the brain can enhance connections | MIT News
Newly identified mechanism allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons.
Nov. 18, 2015 • ~7 min
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