Microfluidics device helps diagnose sepsis in minutes

When time matters in hospitals, automated system can detect an early biomarker for the potentially life-threatening condition.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
July 23, 2019 ~7 min

Chemists discover structure of glucagon fibrils

Study may be a step toward shelf-stable versions of the hormone, which is used to control diabetes.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
June 24, 2019 ~6 min


Measuring chromosome imbalance could clarify cancer prognosis

A study of prostate cancer finds “aneuploid” tumors are more likely to be lethal than tumors with normal chromosome numbers.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 13, 2019 ~7 min

A comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain

Analysis of genes altered by the disease could provide targets for new treatments.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 1, 2019 ~8 min

Keeping genetic engineering localized

Researchers are developing a so-called "daisy-chain" gene-drive system that provides controls for genetic engineering of certain populations.

Helen Knight | MIT Media Lab • mit
April 2, 2019 ~7 min

Biologists find a way to boost intestinal stem cell populations

Study suggests that stimulating stem cells may protect the gastrointestinal tract from age-related disease.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
March 28, 2019 ~5 min

Reducing the burden of tuberculosis treatment

Drug delivery system would allow patients to switch from daily to monthly doses.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
March 13, 2019 ~7 min

“Inactive” ingredients may not be, study finds

Most pills contain compounds with potential to cause allergic reactions or discomfort in some patients.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
March 13, 2019 ~8 min


Tissue model reveals how RNA will act on the liver

Studies could speed the development of new treatments for liver disease.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
March 5, 2019 ~6 min

Predicting sequence from structure

Researchers have devised a faster, more efficient way to design custom peptides and perturb protein-protein interactions.

Raleigh McElvery | Department of Biology • mit
Feb. 15, 2019 ~7 min

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