Research Stories
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Implantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants |
This tiny, biocompatible sensor may overcome one of the biggest hurdles that prevent the devices from being completely implanted. |
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A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally |
A new surgical procedure gives people more neural feedback from their residual limb. With it, seven patients walked more naturally and navigated obstacles. |
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Researchers leverage shadows to model 3D scenes, including objects blocked from view |
This technique could lead to safer autonomous vehicles, more efficient AR/VR headsets, or faster warehouse robots. |
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Microscope system sharpens scientists’ view of neural circuit connections |
A newly described technology improves the clarity and speed of using two-photon microscopy to image synapses in the living brain. |
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Technologies enable 3D imaging of whole human brain hemispheres at subcellular resolution |
Three innovations by an MIT-based team enable high-resolution, high-throughput imaging of human brain tissue at a full range of scales, and mapping connectivity of neurons at single-cell resolution. |
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A new way to spot life-threatening infections in cancer patients |
Leuko, founded by a research team at MIT, is giving doctors a noninvasive way to monitor cancer patients’ health during chemotherapy — no blood tests needed. |
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With programmable pixels, novel sensor improves imaging of neural activity |
New camera chip design allows for optimizing each pixel’s timing to maximize signal-to-noise ratio when tracking real-time visual indicator of neural voltage. |
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Robotic palm mimics human touch |
MIT CSAIL researchers enhance robotic precision with sophisticated tactile sensors in the palm and agile fingers, setting the stage for improvements in human-robot interaction and prosthetic technology. |
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Researchers develop a detector for continuously monitoring toxic gases |
The material could be made as a thin coating to analyze air quality in industrial or home settings over time. |
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Scientists develop an affordable sensor for lead contamination |
The chip-scale device could provide sensitive detection of lead levels in drinking water, whose toxicity affects 240 million people worldwide. |
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