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School of Engineering
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Supporting clinical research with an intensive-care database
Crowdsourcing clinical data from some 40,000 patients could vastly improve research and critical-care decisions.
July 8, 2016 -
Democratizing databases
With a new tool, any competent spreadsheet user can construct custom database interfaces.
July 8, 2016 -
Unlocking the past with the future of imaging
New grants help MIT Libraries, DMSE, and CSAIL push the boundaries of examining artifacts.
July 7, 2016 -
Scene at MIT: Independence Day spectacular
July 6, 2016 -
Is your meal really gluten free?
Portable sensor detects trace amounts of gluten in food at restaurants.
July 6, 2016 -
New technique provides detailed views of metals’ crystal structure
Method uses readily available tools to quickly determine materials’ properties.
July 6, 2016 -
Study sheds light on role of mutations in metastasized cancer
Researchers identify genes that mutate in endometrial cancer, create a family tree describing the evolutionary history of the disease.
July 5, 2016 -
Mapping molecular neighborhoods
Associate Professor Ernest Fraenkel uses biological network modeling to identify new targets for disease.
July 5, 2016 -
New microfluidic device offers means for studying electric field cancer therapy
Low-intensity fields keep malignant cells from spreading, while preserving healthy cells.
July 5, 2016 -
Engineers design programmable RNA vaccines
Tests in mice show the vaccines work against Ebola, influenza, and a common parasite.
July 4, 2016 -
Seeing RNA at the nanoscale
Microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.
July 4, 2016 -
Seeing science
Workshop led by scientist and photographer Felice Frankel teaches researchers how to translate experiments into captivating images.
July 1, 2016 -
Microscale marine interactions may shape critical carbon cycles
New research finds interactions between microorganisms and marine particles may have significant effects on oceanic carbon cycling.
June 30, 2016 -
Duane Boning named LeBel Professor
A leader in the field of manufacturing and design has been appointed the Clarence J. LeBel Professor of Electrical Engineering.
June 30, 2016 -
“It’s okay if it breaks and blows up”
MIT’s thriving maker culture is on display in ABC network’s “BattleBots” competition.
June 30, 2016 -
Scene at MIT: Reflections on Stata
June 29, 2016 -
Anne White: A passion for plasma
Physicist has a fascination for the complexities of turbulence, and how to reduce it in fusion reactors.
June 29, 2016 -
The Santo Domingo Family endows fellowship for Colombian graduate students
First of its kind at MIT, fellowship will cover the initial year of graduate studies for students with financial need.
June 28, 2016 -
New mid-infrared laser system could detect atmospheric chemicals
Laser pulses produce glowing plasma filaments in open air, could enable long-distance monitoring.
June 28, 2016 -
How the spleen filters blood
Computer model finds slits in the spleen impose a “physical fitness test” on red blood cells.
June 27, 2016