The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recently announced the election of more than 160 individuals to their…
Tag: Biology
Celebrating five years of MIT.nano
There is vast opportunity for nanoscale innovation to transform the world in positive ways — expressed…
Study finds a surprising new role for a major immune regulator
A signaling protein known as STING is a critical player in the human immune system, detecting…
New sensor mimics cell membrane functions
Drawing inspiration from natural sensory systems, an MIT-led team has designed a novel sensor that could…
Five with MIT ties win 2022 Hertz Foundation Fellowships
Five current graduate students and recent alumni have been awarded 2022 Hertz Fellowships in applied science,…
Advocating for vaccine equity
When Digbijay Mahat arrived at MIT in 2017 to begin his postdoctoral studies, he had one…
3 Questions: Kristin Knouse on the liver’s regenerative capabilities
Why is the liver the only human organ that can regenerate? How does it know when…
MIT Future Founders Initiative announces prize competition to promote female entrepreneurs in biotech
In a fitting sequel to its entrepreneurship “boot camp” educational lecture series last fall, the MIT…