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Scientists develop a rapid gene-editing screen to find effects of cancer mutations

With the new technique, MIT researchers hope to identify mutations that could be targeted with new cancer therapies.

March 12, 2024

Reducing pesticide use while increasing effectiveness

In field tests, MIT spinoff AgZen demonstrated that its feedback-optimized spraying system could halve the pesticide needs of farms and improve crop yields.

March 12, 2024

A sprayable gel could make minimally invasive surgeries simpler and safer

Applied during endoscopic procedures, GastroShield could help prevent complications such as bleeding and leakage from weakened gastrointestinal tissues.

March 12, 2024

A new sensor detects harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water

The technology could offer a cheap, fast way to test for PFAS, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.

March 11, 2024

Exploring the cellular neighborhood

Software allows scientists to model shapeshifting proteins in native cellular environments.

March 11, 2024

FeSEM Microscopy Workshop with ZEISS - March 20

Join MIT.nano for a tool talk with Zeiss to learn more about the transformative potential of surface-sensitive imaging in unlocking new frontiers across various scientific disciplines.

9:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. ET
12-0168 (MIT.nano basement)

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Image Contest: Submit your best image taken using the Zeiss field emission SEMs at MIT.nano 

 

MIT scientists use a new type of nanoparticle to make vaccines more powerful

Study shows metal-organic particles can both deliver vaccines and act as an adjuvant to generate a strong immune response at a lower dose.

March 6, 2024

Three Lincoln Laboratory inventions named IEEE Milestones

Achievements in air traffic control, microelectronics, and lasers are recognized for their lasting benefit to humanity.

March 1, 2024

Startup accelerates progress toward light-speed computing

Lightmatter, founded by three MIT alumni, is using photonic technologies to reinvent how chips communicate and calculate.

March 1, 2024

MIT.nano Immersion Lab works with AR/VR startup to create transcontinental medical instruction

MIT.nano Immersion Lab works with AR/VR startup to create transcontinental medical instruction.

February 29, 2024

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