Koch Institute
Putting the squeeze on cells
January 23, 2013
By deforming cells, researchers can deliver RNA, proteins and nanoparticles for many applications.
New material harvests energy from water vapor
January 10, 2013
Polymer film could be used in artificial muscle and to power micro- and nanoelectronic devices.
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Energy, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES), Faculty, Graduate, postdoctoral, Health sciences and technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Materials science, Materials Science and Engineering, Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), Nanoelectronics, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Polymers, Research
New technology may enable earlier cancer diagnosis
December 16, 2012
Nanoparticles amplify tumor signals, making them much easier to detect in the urine.
Inspiration from a porcupine’s quills
December 10, 2012
Understanding the mechanisms behind quill penetration and extraction could help engineers design better medical devices.
Maria Zuber appointed vice president for research
November 27, 2012
Claude Canizares will take a new role as a vice president with responsibility for international partnerships.
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Faculty, Haystack Observatory, Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies, Global, Lincoln Laboratory, Masdar, MIT Administration, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Physics, Plasma Science and Fusion Center, President L. Rafael Reif, Research, Research Laboratory of Electronics, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore-MIT, Skolkovo, Skoltech
How cancer cells break free from tumors
October 9, 2012
New MIT study identifies adhesion molecules key to cancer’s spread through the body.
Getting (drugs) under your skin
September 14, 2012
Using ultrasound waves, researchers boost skin’s permeability to drugs.
Turning on key enzyme blocks tumor formation
August 27, 2012
Drug-like molecule restores normal cell metabolism, preventing cancer cells from growing.
New nanoparticles shrink tumors in mice
August 16, 2012
Particles that shut off cancer genes could also allow researchers to screen potential drug targets more rapidly.
New study finds link between cell division and growth rate
August 6, 2012
Findings answer puzzling question of how cells know when to progress through the cell cycle.
Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package
June 4, 2012
Pared-down nucleic acid nanoparticle poses less risk of side effects, offers better targeting.
One-two punch knocks out aggressive breast cancer cells
May 11, 2012
New MIT study shows that staggered delivery of cancer drugs is far more effective than administering them at the same time.
New coating for hip implants could prevent premature failure
April 19, 2012
Nanoscale films developed at MIT promote bone growth, creating a stronger seal between implants and patients’ own bone.
Nano-sized ‘factories’ churn out proteins
April 9, 2012
Tiny particles could manufacture cancer drugs at tumor sites.
Also labeled: Cancer, Drug delivery, Graduate, postdoctoral, Nanoparticles, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Proteins, Research
Koch Institute, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center announce launch of 'Bridge Project' to attack most-lethal forms of cancer
March 6, 2012
Institutions, research teams, non-profit organizations join forces in novel approaches targeting pancreatic cancer, glioblastoma.
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Biology, Cancer, Collaboration, Faculty, Hospitals, Medicine, Research
Delivering RNA with tiny sponge-like spheres
February 27, 2012
New RNA interference method holds promise for treating cancer, other diseases.
Seeing what’s inside a tumor
January 12, 2012
Imaging technology could help researchers test new drugs for treating brain cancer.
How cancer cells get by on a starvation diet
November 21, 2011
New study shows that tumor cells, deprived of glucose, alter their metabolism to use other sources of sustenance.
Uncovering a key player in metastasis
November 15, 2011
MIT cancer biologists determine how platelets in the bloodstream help cancer cells form new tumors.
Turning green to gold
October 27, 2011
Koch building takes the lead in lab energy performance.
Also labeled: Campus buildings and architecture, Campus services, Efficiency, Energy, Facilities, Research
Monitoring how T cells respond to HIV
October 14, 2011
New technology could help AIDS researchers develop new vaccines.
Shutting off inflammation
October 9, 2011
A new way to curb inflammatory cells could lead to treatments for diseases including atherosclerosis and cancer.
Jacks appointed to cancer advisory board
October 3, 2011
Four from MIT selected as 2011 ACS fellows
August 8, 2011
New lung cancer gene found
July 19, 2011
Cancer biologists identify a driving force behind the spread of an aggressive type of lung cancer.
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