National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Tracking stem cell reprogramming
September 13, 2012
Biologists reveal genes key to development of pluripotency, in single cells.
Also labeled: Biology, Cells, Reprogramming, Research, Stem cells, Therapy, Whitehead Institute, Disease, Pluripotency, Rudolf Jaenisch
Four from MIT win NIH grants
September 13, 2012
Brown, Gore, Ploegh and Zhang receive grants for innovative biomedical research.
MIT neuroscientists achieve 'dream engineering' in rats
September 2, 2012
Protein impedes microcirculation of malaria-infected red blood cells
August 30, 2012
MIT-led research team finds that protein significantly reduces infected cells’ ability to squeeze through tiny channels compared to healthy cells.
Researchers engineer light-activated skeletal muscle
August 30, 2012
Technique may enable robotic animals that move with the strength and flexibility of their living counterparts.
Stroke disrupts how brain controls muscle synergies
August 20, 2012
Distinctive patterns could allow doctors to develop better rehab programs for stroke patients.
Success of engineered tissue depends on where it’s grown
August 15, 2012
Cells grown on different types of scaffolds vary in their ability to help repair damaged blood vessels.
Also labeled: Atherosclerosis, Health sciences and technology, Research, Tissue engineering, Endothelial cells
DARPA and NIH to fund ‘human body on a chip’ research
July 24, 2012
MIT-led team to receive up to $32 million from DARPA and NIH to develop technology that could accelerate pace and efficiency of pharmaceutical testing.
Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package
June 4, 2012
Pared-down nucleic acid nanoparticle poses less risk of side effects, offers better targeting.
Kaiser to lead National Institute of General Medical Sciences
October 18, 2011
Cell biologist to start new position in spring 2012.
Two MIT scientists elected to the Institute of Medicine
October 18, 2011
Sur, Tsai among the 65 new members
Five from MIT win NIH grants
September 20, 2011
Grants support biomedical research that will ‘challenge the status quo’ with risk-taking, innovative ideas.
The power of ‘convergence’
January 4, 2011
In white paper, MIT scientists discuss potential for revolutionary advances in biomedicine and other fields.
Also labeled: AAAS, Biotechnology, Collaboration, Convergence, Faculty, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Nobel Prizes, Research
Tuning in to a new hearing mechanism
November 10, 2010
Findings from MIT scientists could lead to hearing aids that mimic the ear’s ability to focus on particular frequencies.
5 from MIT win NIH awards
September 30, 2010
The grants are designed to promote risky, innovative research with the potential to transform a field of study.
Protein linked to aging may boost memory and learning ability
July 14, 2010
Discovery could lead to new drugs to fight Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases.
An easier way to synthesize new drug candidates
June 25, 2010
MIT chemists’ answer to long-standing problem could have a big impact on pharmaceutical business.
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Diabetes, Drug discovery, Medicine
NIH picks Samson, Griffith and Bhatia for innovation grants
September 24, 2009
Pioneer, T-R01 awards aimed to spur 'out of the box' research
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships
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