Blood
How to stop leaks — the way blood does
January 8, 2013
Harnessing the principle that allows blood to clot, MIT researchers are working on new synthetic materials to plug holes.
Protein impedes microcirculation of malaria-infected red blood cells
August 30, 2012
MIT-led research team finds that protein significantly reduces infected cells’ ability to squeeze through tiny channels compared to healthy cells.
Measuring blood flow to monitor sickle cell disease
March 1, 2012
New technology may help doctors predict when patients are at risk for serious complications.


