MIT.nano

Engineers use “DNA origami” to identify vaccine design rules

In lab tests, virus-like DNA structures coated with viral proteins provoke a strong immune response in human B cells.

June 29, 2020

Producing a gaseous messenger molecule inside the body, on demand

Method could shed light on nitric oxide’s role in the neural, circulatory, and immune systems.

June 29, 2020

Fab 24-hour access & operations update

This MIT.nano facilities update provides information on 24-hour fab access, safety reminders, trainings, building access, and an upcoming Fab-39 electrical shutdown.

June 29, 2020

Nano Explorations Webinars, Week of June 29

Tuesday, June 30—Programming a quantum computer with quantum instructions by Morten Kjaergaard, Postdoctoral Associate, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Thursday, July 2—Dynamically programmable surfaces for high-speed optical modulation by Cheng Peng, PhD candidate, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Join virtually via Zoom.

A focused approach to imaging neural activity in the brain

New molecule for imaging calcium in neurons reduces crosstalk from neighboring neurons.

June 26, 2020

Fab 39 will be closed July 7–9

To help with humidity control in Fab 39, MIT facilities will replace a condenser and connect it to two repaired compressors on July 7–9, 2020.

June 26, 2020

Semilab variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometer moves into the lab

MIT.nano's new Semilab variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometer has arrived and has been moved into the lab.

June 24, 2020

3D organ property mapping using freehand ultrasound scans

Alex Benjamin, PhD Candidate, Mechanical Engineering

Wednesday, June 24
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. EST

Join via Zoom.

Part of the MIT MechE Alliance Seminars

New gowning area and locker protocols

New procedures are now in place to help keep everyone safe and to ensure gowns are available. All users must follow these steps for booking gowning area space and indicating locker usage.

June 23, 2020

Tentative timeline and next steps for users

This update contains helpful pointers on our tentative timeline and next steps for 24-hour users, hands-on tool trainings, new users, and Fab 12 wet benches and lithography.

June 23, 2020

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