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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…
Success at the intersection of technology and finance
Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin had some free advice for an at-capacity crowd of MIT…
New test may predict Covid-19 immunity
Most people in the United States have some degree of immune protection against Covid-19, either from…
A global resource for better transportation systems
Launched in 2020, the MIT Mobility Initiative (MMI) is a unique cross-Institute initiative aimed at convening…
Making hydrogen power a reality
For decades, government and industry have looked to hydrogen as a potentially game-changing tool in the…
Researchers release open-source photorealistic simulator for autonomous driving
Hyper-realistic virtual worlds have been heralded as the best driving schools for autonomous vehicles (AVs), since…