Researchers map brain cell changes in Alzheimer’s disease

Study reveals key cell structures and gene expression changes near amyloid plaques and tau tangles in mouse brain tissue.

Allessandra DiCorato | Broad Institute • mit
Feb. 2, 2023 ~7 min

Physicists observe rare resonance in molecules for the first time

The findings could provide a new way to control chemical reactions.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 1, 2023 ~8 min


Targeting cancer with a multidrug nanoparticle

Using bottlebrush-shaped particles, researchers can identify and deliver synergistic combinations of cancer drugs.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 26, 2023 ~9 min

New tool can assist with identifying carbohydrate-binding proteins

Groundbreaking research can help alleviate the challenges affiliated with studying carbohydrates.

Danielle Randall Doughty | Department of Chemistry • mit
Dec. 22, 2022 ~5 min

Using light to manipulate neuron excitability

A new optogenetics-based tool allows researchers to control how neurons respond to electrical input.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 7, 2022 ~7 min

MIT engineers develop a low-cost terahertz camera

The device provides greater sensitivity and speed than previous versions, and could be used for industrial inspection, airport security, and communications.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 4, 2022 ~9 min

Methane research takes on new urgency at MIT

Desiree Plata's research focuses on developing technologies and strategies for environmental sustainability.

Eric Brown | MIT Industrial Liaison Program • mit
Nov. 2, 2022 ~13 min

Building with nanoparticles, from the bottom up

Researchers develop a technique for precisely arranging nanoscale particles on a surface, such as a silicon chip, that doesn’t damage the material.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 26, 2022 ~7 min


MIT chemists develop a wireless electronic lateral flow assay test for biosensing

Design from the Swager Lab uses electronic polymers, rather than colored lines, to indicate a positive response, enabling quantitative monitoring of biomarkers.

Danielle Randall Doughty | Department of Chemistry • mit
Aug. 24, 2022 ~3 min

Scientists capture first-ever view of a hidden quantum phase in a 2D crystal

Single-shot spectroscopy techniques provide researchers with a new understanding of a mysterious light-driven process.

Sandi Miller | Department of Physics • mit
July 22, 2022 ~5 min

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