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With help from artificial intelligence, MIT researchers have designed novel antibiotics that can combat two hard-to-treat infections: drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Using generative AI algorithms, the research…
Ushering in a new era of suture-free tissue reconstruction for better healing
When surgeons repair tissues, they’re currently limited to mechanical solutions like sutures and staples, which can cause their own damage, or meshes and glues that may not adequately bond with…
First-of-its-kind device profiles newborns’ immune function
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, along with colleagues from KK…
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Research: Aging is the greatest risk factor for a broad range of chronic diseases. We have a long-standing interest in understanding the complex biology of aging from the…
Scientists apply optical pooled CRISPR screening to identify potential new Ebola drug targets
The following press release was issued today by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Although outbreaks of Ebola virus are rare, the disease is severe and often fatal, with…
MIT launches a “moonshot for menstruation science”
The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) has announced the establishment of the Fairbairn Menstruation Science Fund, supporting a bold, high-impact initiative designed to revolutionize women’s health…
Scientists discover compounds that help cells fight a wide range of viruses
Researchers at MIT and other institutions have identified compounds that can fight off viral infection by activating a defense pathway inside host cells. These compounds, they believe, could be used…
New postdoctoral fellowship program to accelerate innovation in health care
The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) is launching the Biswas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program to advance the work of outstanding early-career researchers in health and life sciences.