1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (272+ words) With respiratory illness season in full swing, a bad night's sleep, sore throat, and desire to cancel dinner plans could all be considered hallmark symptoms of the flu, Covid-19 or other illnesses. Although everyone has, at some point, experienced illness…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (624+ words) Numerous potential treatments for neurological conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, have worked well in mice but then disappointed in humans. What would help is a non-invasive, objective readout of treatment efficacy that is shared in both species." In a new…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (227+ words) James J. Collins, the Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering and Science at MIT and faculty co-lead of the Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health, is embarking on a multidisciplinary research project that applies synthetic biology and generative artificial…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (433+ words) The ability to use language to communicate is one of things that makes us human. At MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain Research, scientists led by Evelina Fedorenko have defined an entire network of areas within the brain dedicated to this…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (596+ words) A longstanding goal of immunotherapies and vaccine research is to induce antibodies in humans that neutralize deadly viruses such as HIV and influenza. Of particular interest are antibodies that are "broadly neutralizing," meaning they can in principle eliminate multiple strains…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (183+ words) In this Q&A, Collins speaks about his latest work and goals for this research. Q.You're known for collaborating with colleagues across MIT, and at other institutions. How have these collaborations and affiliations helped you with your research? The common…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (230+ words) WITEC marks a pioneering effort in wearable technology, medical imaging, research, and materials science. It will be dedicated to foundational research and development of the world's first wearable ultrasound imaging system capable of 48-hour intermittent cardiovascular imaging for continuous and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (712+ words) More than 100 million people in the United States suffer from metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), characterized by a buildup of fat in the liver. This condition can lead to the development of more severe liver disease that causes inflammation…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1019+ words) For people who are at high risk of developing breast cancer, frequent screenings with ultrasound can help detect tumors early. MIT researchers have now developed a miniaturized ultrasound system that could make it easier for breast ultrasounds to be performed…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (731+ words) New treatments based on biological molecules like RNA give scientists unprecedented control over how cells function. But delivering those drugs to the right tissues remains one of the biggest obstacles to turning these promising yet fragile molecules into powerful new…...