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

The findings could help doctors identify cancer patients who would benefit the most from drugs called checkpoint blockade inhibitors.

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.

Coupling engineered bacteria with low-power electronics could be highly effective in diagnosis, treatment of bowel diseases.

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

A potential new Alzheimer’s drug represses the harmful inflammatory response of the brain’s immune cells, reducing disease pathology, preserving neurons, and improving cognition in preclinical tests.

The MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology selects three new research projects to support.

MIT researchers investigate the causes of health-care disparities among underrepresented groups.

The challenge involves than just a blurry JPEG. Fixing motion artifacts in medical imaging requires a more sophisticated approach.

The Koch Institute’s Annual Symposium highlights emerging successes and challenges in the advancement of vaccines to prevent and treat cancer.