MIT’s tiny technologies go to Washington

On Nov. 7, a team from the Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine at MIT showed a…

Studying cancer in context to stop its growth

Proteins called transcription factors are like molecular traffic cops that tell genes when to stop and…

Future science at the molecular level

Innovating at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and engineering, Professor Brad Pentelute and the Pentelute Lab…

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…

A new vision for ultrasound imaging

Nicole Henning did not foresee becoming an expert in ultrasound imaging. Before joining Koch Institute for…

New sensor mimics cell membrane functions

Drawing inspiration from natural sensory systems, an MIT-led team has designed a novel sensor that could…

Advocating for vaccine equity

When Digbijay Mahat arrived at MIT in 2017 to begin his postdoctoral studies, he had one…

Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

Stimulating the body’s immune system to attack tumors is a promising way to treat cancer. Scientists…

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…