Microbiome diversity is influenced by chance encounters | MIT News

Study finds a role for randomness in the composition of the gut’s microbe populations.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
March 3, 2017 ~6 min

Precise technique tracks dopamine in the brain | MIT News

New sensor could reveal the neurotransmitter’s role in learning and habit formation.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
March 3, 2017 ~7 min


Taking aim at a key malaria molecule | MIT News

Measuring the parasite’s heme levels could help scientists develop better antimalarial drugs.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 27, 2017 ~6 min

RNA hitches a ride on ultrasound waves | MIT News

Technique enables rapid delivery of RNA to treat colon inflammation.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 20, 2017 ~7 min

Exploring the tug-of-war over metals during infection | MIT News

Chemist Elizabeth Nolan studies the battle between microbes and hosts for essential metals.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 4, 2017 ~5 min

New capsule achieves long-term drug delivery | MIT News

Technology could aid in elimination of malaria and treatment of many other diseases.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 16, 2016 ~7 min

Data-driven diabetes management | MIT News

Smart insulin-pen cap lets patients and doctors track dosage data to better manage treatment.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 16, 2016 ~8 min

At TechCon, science-based solutions for world issues | MIT News

Innovators and researchers tackle global issues through actionable research and collaboration.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 15, 2016 ~10 min


Cracking the code for dormant bacteria | MIT News

Newly discovered genetic code controls bacterial survival during infections.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 11, 2016 ~6 min

Engineers design a new weapon against bacteria | MIT News

Antimicrobial peptides can kill strains resistant to existing antibiotics.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 2, 2016 ~6 min

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