An implantable device could enable injection-free control of diabetes

The device contains encapsulated cells that produce insulin, plus a tiny oxygen-producing factory that keeps the cells healthy.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Sept. 18, 2023 ~8 min

How an archeological approach can help leverage biased data in AI to improve medicine

Although computer scientists may initially treat data bias and error as a nuisance, researchers argue it’s a hidden treasure trove for reflecting societal values.

Alex Ouyang | Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health • mit
Sept. 13, 2023 ~9 min


Unlocking global research potential

Center for International Studies Global Seed Funds program fosters collaboration and innovation.

MIT Center for International Studies • mit
Sept. 7, 2023 ~6 min

MIT engineers design more powerful RNA vaccines

The new approach could lead to intranasal vaccines for Covid-19 and other respiratory diseases.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Sept. 7, 2023 ~8 min

A new way to evaluate the impact of medical research

Evaluating articles and journals using a new “diversity index” could promote a wider range of perspectives and better global health outcomes, researchers say.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Aug. 14, 2023 ~8 min

Study finds tracking brain waves could reduce post-op complications

Distinctive EEG patterns indicate when a patient’s state of unconsciousness under general anesthesia is more profound than necessary.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
July 17, 2023 ~7 min

MIT scientists build a system that can generate AI models for biology research

BioAutoMATED, an open-source, automated machine-learning platform, aims to help democratize artificial intelligence for research labs.

Alex Ouyang | Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health • mit
July 6, 2023 ~7 min

Using AI, scientists find a drug that could combat drug-resistant infections

The machine-learning algorithm identified a compound that kills Acinetobacter baumannii, a bacterium that lurks in many hospital settings.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 25, 2023 ~8 min


A new control switch could make RNA therapies easier to program

Using this approach, researchers hope to deliver therapeutic RNA molecules selectively to cancer cells or other target cells.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
March 15, 2023 ~7 min

Custom, 3D-printed heart replicas look and pump just like the real thing

The soft robotic models are patient-specific and could help clinicians zero in on the best implant for an individual.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 22, 2023 ~8 min

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