Research News
September 18, 2017
Sound Waves Separate Biological Nanoparticles for 'Liquid Biopsies'
Combining acoustic cell-sorting and microfluidic technologies, this device can sift blood samples without having to send them off to a lab
September 13, 2017
Tissue Chips Take Aim at Atherosclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
New $2 million grant builds on five years of 3-D human muscle and vasculature model development
August 25, 2017
Energy Initiative-Supported Project Connects Brain Science with Electric Cars
Electronics developed for deep brain stimulation useful for electric vehicles too
August 22, 2017
Tatiana Segura: Promoting Healing and Healthy Tissue
New faculty member Tatiana Segura engineers substrates to help the body heal itself
August 17, 2017
Gold Nanostars and Immunotherapy Vaccinate Mice Against Cancer
New treatment cures, vaccinates mouse in small proof-of-concept study
August 16, 2017
Randles Named an MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35
Her research is attempting to model how blood, particles and cells travel through our veins and arteries
August 14, 2017
Artificial Blood Vessels Mimic Rare Accelerated Aging Disease
Lab-grown blood vessels provide platform for studying premature aging syndrome and other rare diseases
August 08, 2017
Tiny Packet Is Making a Big—and Growing—Dent in Childhood HIV
The Pratt Pouch is expanding its reach in Ecuador and a new initiative will bring the pouch to Uganda
August 08, 2017
Inkjet-Printed Tool Enables Sensitive Diagnostic Testing in Point-of-Care Settings
New portable platform can show results in 15 minutes, allowing for rapid and sensitive diagnostic testing in resource-limited settings
June 15, 2017
Gersbach Named Allen Distinguished Investigator
$1.5 million research award will help develop epigenetic tools to explore complex behaviors and diseases