Health sciences and technology
In Profile: Leonard Guarente
September 15, 2009
Biology professor discovered a gene at the center of aging. Now that research is yielding therapies that target the diseases of old age.
Singapore course adds education component to MIT's research efforts in Asia
August 17, 2009
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Global
Taking aim at aggressive cancer cells
August 13, 2009
Researchers use novel stem-cell method to discover chemical with potency against breast tumors in mice
A new way to prepare fluorinated pharmaceuticals
August 13, 2009
New method gives drug designers more flexibility
Tumor mutations can predict chemo success
August 6, 2009
Genetic profiling of tumors could have 'immediate impact' on treating cancer, study shows
Nanoparticles target ovarian cancer
July 30, 2009
New gene therapy technique could fight late-stage tumors
MIT team aims to tailor surgical glues for specific applications
July 9, 2009
Researchers look to match material to tissue properties
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Materials science
Researchers find new actions of neurochemicals
July 2, 2009
Work with tiny worm could point to new treatments for human brain disorders
MIT, CDC find H1N1 flu virus ill-suited for rapid transmission
July 2, 2009
But researchers say new strain bears watching, could mutate
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology
Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs
June 29, 2009
New model allows researchers to design more stable drugs
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering
Koch Institute symposium targets tumor metastasis
June 22, 2009
Study takes aim at opportunistic fungal pathogens
June 18, 2009
Research provides genome sequences and critical analyses of key Candida species
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Genetics
RNA snippet suppresses spread of aggressive breast cancer
June 12, 2009
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Cancer
Blocking termites' defense mechanisms
June 8, 2009
Targeting immune system may offer sustainable pest control method
Also labeled: Technology and society
CEHS awards annual research prizes
June 2, 2009
New system allows earlier monitoring of fetal heartbeat
June 1, 2009
Noninvasive technique could prevent complications
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology
Engineered circuits can count cellular events
May 28, 2009
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Genetics
Robotic therapy holds promise for cerebral palsy
May 19, 2009
Devices can help children with brain injuries learn to grasp and manipulate objects
Also labeled: Mechanical engineering, Artificial intelligence
Implantable device offers continuous cancer monitoring
May 12, 2009
New device could track tumor's growth
Also labeled: Cancer, Materials science
New tissue scaffold regrows cartilage and bone
May 11, 2009
Work could help heal sports injuries, arthritis
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Materials science
Picower-led team pinpoints gene key to Alzheimer's-like reversal
May 6, 2009
Success in restoring memories in mice could lead to human treatments
Targeting tumors using tiny gold particles
May 4, 2009
Gold nanorods could detect, treat cancer
A letter to the MIT Community from Kirk D. Kolenbrander, Vice President for Institute Affairs and Secretary of the Corporation
April 30, 2009
Also labeled: Administration, Cambridge, Boston and region, Campus services, Faculty, Staff, Students
Separating the good from the bad
April 17, 2009
Two-handed microbes point to new method for isolating harmful forms of chemicals
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering
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