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Building robots to expand access to cell therapies
Over the last two years, Multiply Labs has helped pharmaceutical companies produce biologic drugs with its robotic manufacturing…
Anesthesia doesn’t simply turn off the brain — it changes its rhythms
In a uniquely deep and detailed look at how the commonly used anesthetic propofol causes unconsciousness, a collaboration…
“Just ask questions and go for it!”
At dinnertime in Zaina Moussa’s childhood home, the table would be filled with an array of Moroccan and…
Study reveals mixed reactions about Covid-19 health disparities
The Covid-19 pandemic, like many other health crises, has had unequal effects on the U.S. population, with communities…
Accelerating the pace of engineered cell therapies, from lab to bedside
What if a cancer patient could receive life-saving cellular therapy within days of diagnosis rather than weeks? What…
Media Advisory — MIT researchers: AI policy needed to manage impacts, build more equitable systems
On Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7, the AI Policy Forum — a global effort convened by researchers from MIT…
Nano flashlight enables new applications of light
In work that could someday turn cell phones into sensors capable of detecting viruses and other minuscule objects,…
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2021 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Following a year that demonstrated the importance and practical applications of scientific advancement and invention, the Lemelson-MIT Program…
Keeping humanity central to solving climate change
As a small child, Manduhai Buyandelger lived with her grandparents in a house unconnected to the heating grid…
From diabetes to Covid-19, Better World (Health) showcases MIT research in action
“MIT’s work to understand and improve human health spans decades and covers the Institute,” said W. Eric L. Grimson…
