Core-shell structures made of hydrogel could enable more efficient uptake in the body.

The new sensor measures heart and breathing rate from patients with sleep apnea and could also be used to monitor people at risk of opioid overdose.

The wearable device, designed to monitor bladder and kidney health, could be adapted for earlier diagnosis of cancers deep within the body.

An advanced closed-loop anesthesia delivery system that monitors brain state to tailor propofol dose and achieve exactly the desired level of unconsciousness could reduce post-op side effects.

MIT computer scientists developed a way to calculate polygenic scores that makes them more accurate for people across diverse ancestries.

The fibers could help with testing treatments for nerve-related pain.

Chemists discover the structures of open and closed states of the channel, which could help the development of antiviral drugs to reduce inflammation.

Researchers can use the model to predict how engineered forms of insulin would perform in human patients, making it easier to bring these drugs to clinical trials.

Help for immigrants in arranging primary care visits leads to substantial drop in ER visits and costs, a new study shows.

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