Research Stories
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Chemical process called ELAST allows labeling probes to infuse more quickly, and makes samples tough enough for repeated handling.
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Instrument may help scientists assess the ocean’s response to climate change.
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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.
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An MIT system uses wireless signals to measure in-home appliance usage to better understand health tendencies.
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Hadley Sikes designs simple-to-use diagnostic devices that could benefit patients around the world.
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Soon, your clothes may be able to monitor your vital signs, analyze the results, and warn you of health risks.
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Fluorescent tagging system can expedite the process of designing genes and personalizing medicine.
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Diagnostic platform CARMEN combines microfluidics with CRISPR-based detection technology SHERLOCK, and could one day be used for public health efforts.
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New CRISPR-based research tool delivers results in an hour; researchers share protocol and kits to advance research and move toward clinical validation.
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CSAIL’s Conduct-A-Bot system uses muscle signals to cue a drone’s movement, enabling more natural human-robot communication.