Using this approach, researchers hope to deliver therapeutic RNA molecules selectively to cancer cells or other target cells.
James Collins
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A new control switch could make RNA therapies easier to program
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New device can diagnose Covid-19 from saliva samples
The tabletop diagnostic yields results in an hour and can be programmed to detect variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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New face mask prototype can detect Covid-19 infection
The sensor technology could also be used to create clothing that detects a variety of pathogens and other threats.
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An artificial intelligence tool that can help detect melanoma
Using deep convolutional neural networks, researchers devise a system that quickly analyzes wide-field images of patients’ skin in order to more efficiently detect cancer.
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Harvard and MIT researchers are developing a face mask that lights up when it detects the coronavirus
MIT Biological Engineering Prof. James Collins’ lab is designing a face mask to produce a fluorescent signal when a person with the coronavirus breathes, coughs, or sneezes.