Metal-free MRI contrast agent could be safer for some patients | MIT News
New agent could be used for certain high-risk groups and may enable longer-term tumor imaging.
July 12, 2017 • ~6 min
Converging on cancer at the nanoscale | MIT News
Marking its first anniversary, the Koch Institute’s Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine goes full steam ahead.
July 7, 2017 • ~6 min
How cells combat chromosome imbalance | MIT News
Biologists discover the immune system can eliminate cells with too many or too few chromosomes.
June 19, 2017 • ~6 min
Study offers guidance for targeting residual ovarian tumors | MIT News
Findings support new strategy of continuous drug delivery by implantable device.
May 23, 2017 • ~7 min
Biologists identify key step in lung cancer evolution | MIT News
Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.
May 10, 2017 • ~5 min
Engineer, pianist, global citizen | MIT News
Senior Tiffany Yeh explores health care and poverty through working abroad, and cultivates her love of music while at home.
May 4, 2017 • ~8 min
New model could speed up colon cancer research | MIT News
Introducing genetic mutations with CRISPR offers a fast and accurate way to simulate the disease.
May 1, 2017 • ~7 min
The creation of a public engineer | MIT News
Hadley Sikes is bridging the gap between engineering and public policy to solve big social problems at home and abroad.
April 27, 2017 • ~4 min
New technology can detect tiny ovarian tumors | MIT News
“Synthetic biomarkers” could be used to diagnose ovarian cancer months earlier than now possible.
April 10, 2017 • ~7 min
Tyler Jacks: NIH budget cuts would have “devastating” effects on progress against cancer | MIT News
Koch Institute director advocates support for biomedical research in testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
April 10, 2017 • ~12 min
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