MIT researchers identify pyrimidine biosynthesis as a target for the treatment of small cell lung cancer.

Finding could help overturn the prevailing notion that men and women experience angina differently.

New adhesive that binds wet surfaces within seconds could be used to heal wounds or implant medical devices.

Study shows tumors with softer, larger cells at their periphery are more likely to spread; may suggest new route for cancer therapy.

Coated pill carries microneedles that deliver insulin and other drugs to the lining of the small intestine.

Testing platform will allow the research community to explore the human microbiome in new ways.

By tweaking bacteriophage genomes, MIT team creates a new weapon to combat infection.

New technique stretches out MRI scans of placentas so they can be more accurately analyzed, and shows the potential of MRI for pregnancy monitoring.

An interactive program using mobile phones helps more patients conclude treatment successfully.

Discovery could enable longer-lasting and better-functioning devices — including pacemakers, breast implants, biosensors, and drug delivery devices.