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Researchers pioneer a new way to detect microbial contamination in cell cultures

June 30, 2022

An anomaly-detection model developed by SMART utilizes machine learning to quickly detect microbial contamination.

Machine learning discovers new sequences to boost drug delivery

August 11, 2021

Researchers employ machine learning to find powerful peptides that could improve a gene therapy drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

New type of e-skin — an adhesive embedded with sensor

July 1, 2021

The design could lead to conformable wearable monitors to track skin cancer and other conditions.

Controlling drug activity with light

January 5, 2021

New diagnostic tool can detect scarred or fatty liver tissue

December 3, 2020

Researchers develop new gelatin microcarrier for cell production

November 17, 2020

DMSE researchers use physics technology to develop rapid COVID-19 test

November 9, 2020

Intra-CREATE grants awarded to support research on personalized medicine and cell therapy

October 1, 2020

SMART researchers receive Intra-CREATE grant for personalized medicine and cell therapy

October 1, 2020

Funds will support research on glaucoma through retinal biometrics and neural cell implantation therapy for spinal cord injury.

New mechanical way to stimulate neurons

July 28, 2020

New process allows researchers to study nitric oxide inside the body

July 8, 2020

Engineers use “DNA origami” to identify vaccine design rules

June 30, 2020

New ion-based device that operates like a brain synapse

June 29, 2020

Greg Ekchian selected for MIT Technology Review's 35 under 35

June 22, 2020

DMSE professors receive research funding to address COVID-19

May 27, 2020

Remote control of hormone release using magnetic nanoparticles

April 29, 2020

Researchers achieve remote control of hormone release

April 22, 2020

Using magnetic nanoparticles, scientists stimulate the adrenal gland in rodents to control release of hormones linked to stress.

Enhancing cancer immunotherapy with nanomedicine

February 14, 2020

Oxygen sensors boost radiation therapy

January 14, 2020

New treatment could ease the passage of kidney stones

December 4, 2019

ILP Feature: Polina Anikeeva

October 22, 2019

New optical imaging system to help find tiny tumors

August 21, 2019

Next-generation interfaces for studying neural function

August 16, 2019

Next-generation interfaces for studying neural function

Artificial muscles made from contracting fibers

August 16, 2019

MIT researchers, including professors Polina Anikeeva, Yoel Fink, and Cem Tasan, have developed a new fiber-based system that could be used as artificial muscles for robots, prosthetic limbs, or other mechanical and biomedical applications.

Increased accuracy in ovarian cancer imaging system

August 2, 2019