With these nanoparticles, a simple urine test could diagnose bacterial pneumonia

Results could also indicate whether antibiotics have successfully treated the infection.

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

Nanoparticle screen could speed up drug development | MIT News

New test helps identify particles for gene delivery or RNA interference.

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


Unique visual stimulation may be new treatment for Alzheimer’s | MIT News

Noninvasive technique reduces beta amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 7, 2016 ~8 min

A new paper-based test for the Zika virus | MIT News

Inexpensive device can diagnose Zika in just a few hours.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 6, 2016 ~7 min

Scientists discover how cancer cells escape blood vessels | MIT News

Study offers new targets for drugs that may prevent cancer from spreading.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 16, 2015 ~6 min

Diagnosing cancer with help from bacteria | MIT News

Engineered probiotics can detect tumors in the liver.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 27, 2015 ~7 min

New nanodevice defeats drug resistance | MIT News

Tiny particles embedded in gel can turn off drug-resistance genes, then release cancer drugs.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
March 2, 2015 ~5 min

MIT researchers design tailored tissue adhesives | MIT News

Glue can be modified for optimal performance in different types of diseased tissue.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 28, 2015 ~6 min


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