Engineers create an inhalable form of messenger RNA

Patients with lung disease could find relief by breathing in messenger RNA molecules.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 4, 2019 ~6 min

Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly

Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 13, 2018 ~7 min


Potential arthritis treatment prevents cartilage breakdown

Injectable material made of nanoscale particles can deliver arthritis drugs throughout cartilage.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 28, 2018 ~7 min

Neural implants modulate microstructures in the brain with pinpoint accuracy | MIT News

MIT researchers develop new tools to enable targeted delivery of drugs to deep brain structures through implanted microprobes.

Windy Pham | Institute for Medical Engineering and Science • mit
June 28, 2018 ~4 min

Magnetic 3-D-printed structures crawl, roll, jump, and play catch | MIT News

New printing technique could be used to develop remotely controlled biomedical devices.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
June 13, 2018 ~7 min

Wireless system can power devices inside the body | MIT News

New technology could enable remote control of drug delivery, sensing, and other medical applications.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
June 4, 2018 ~6 min

Tiny particles could help fight brain cancer | MIT News

Nanoparticles carrying two drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier and shrink glioblastoma tumors.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 24, 2018 ~7 min

A single-injection vaccine for the polio virus | MIT News

Nanoparticles could offer a new way to help eradicate the disease worldwide.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 21, 2018 ~6 min


Brad Pentelute: In search of novel proteins | MIT News

Chemistry professor builds on nature to design new drugs and engineer better ways to deliver them.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
April 29, 2018 ~6 min

Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeine | MIT News

Using the stimulant as a catalyst, researchers create new gels for drug delivery.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
April 12, 2018 ~6 min

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