Health sciences and technology
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
Making picky proteins
April 15, 2009
New computer model can design specific protein interactions
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Genetics
Wearable blood pressure sensor offers 24/7 continuous monitoring
April 8, 2009
Device could help diagnose hypertension, heart disease
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Mechanical engineering
Novel needle could cut medical complications
April 6, 2009
Device borrows from oil industry to keep jabs on target
Also labeled: Mechanical engineering
'Fuzzy logic' reveals cells' inner workings
April 3, 2009
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology
New test can predict spread of breast cancer
March 24, 2009
May help to reduce over- and under-treatment of the disease
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Cancer
Blocked enzyme reverses schizophrenia-like symptoms
March 19, 2009
MIT Picower study of mice could lead to drug treatments for the severe brain disorder
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Neuroscience
Lifting the ban
March 10, 2009
New gel offers controlled drug delivery
March 9, 2009
Self-assembling hydrogel could help treat cancer and diabetes, among other diseases
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Cancer
Potential cancer-causing genes removed from engineered stem cells
March 5, 2009
Whitehead work involved reprogrammed skin cells from Parkinson's patient
Gold star
March 3, 2009
Geoffrey von Maltzahn awarded $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for innovations in fight against cancer
Engineered viruses can help fight antibiotic resistance
March 2, 2009
Viruses attack bacterial defenses
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology
MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation Joins the Engineering Systems Division
February 27, 2009
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology
Good vibrations
February 26, 2009
Devices aid the deaf by translating sound waves to vibrations
Chronic infection may add to developing-world deaths
February 13, 2009
MIT study points to hidden threat stalking many diarrhea patients
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology
PDAs aren't just for checking e-mail
February 11, 2009
Researchers use handheld devices to monitor TB patients in Peru
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, In the world
Multiple genes implicated in autism
February 9, 2009
Discovery could lead to drugs targeting gene interactions
Also labeled: Genetics, Neuroscience
A possible treatment for Rett syndrome
February 9, 2009
MIT study suggests molecule can reverse some symptoms
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Neuroscience
Mass. General, MIT and Harvard launch innovative effort to search for AIDS vaccine
February 4, 2009
Phillip and Susan Ragon Institute will combine medical, scientific and engineering experts to unlock mysteries of the immune system
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, History of MIT
Alum's $100 million gift targets AIDS vaccine
February 4, 2009
Ragon Institute to tackle quintessential MIT problem
What causes motor complications of Parkinson's treatment?
January 29, 2009
MIT study identifies genes linked to key side effect; work signals new approaches
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