A hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease is the clumping of so-called Tau proteins in the brain. Chemists have deciphered the structure of the “fuzzy” molecular coat around these proteins, which may aid efforts to develop drugs that interfere with Tau buildup.
New MITEI research charts the impact of ammonia energy production and trade pathways. “Everyone is talking about ammonia as a super important hydrogen carrier in the future,” Woojae Shin says. “But we needed this dataset. It’s filling a major knowledge gap.”
The chemical propulsion systems that got us to the moon just won’t work for the longer journey to Mars. NSE grad student Taylor Hampson is modeling an engine that heats propellant using nuclear energy, producing thrust that could reduce travel times to the Red Planet.
New nanoparticles coated with molecular sensors may enable paper-strip tests for many types of cancer. “We’re focused on ultra-sensitive detection in diseases like the early stages of cancer, or early on in recurrence after surgery,” Sangeeta Bhatia says.
A new MIT program will help train military leaders for the AI age, equipping naval officers with skills needed to solve the military’s hardest problems. It’s part of the MIT Naval Construction and Engineering program, marking its 125th year in 2026.
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