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MIT researchers’ new platform detects and extracts rare circulating tumor cells from live mouse models using a combination of laser excitation and a microfluidic chip. Image: Bashar Hamza and Alex Miller

From microfluidics to metastasis

A new platform, co-developed by Professor Alex K. Shalek, enables longitudinal studies of circulating tumor cells in mouse models of cancer.

MIT researchers have designed inhalable particles that can deliver messenger RNA. These lung epithelial cells have taken up particles (yellow) that carry mRNA encoding green fluorescent protein. Image: Asha Patel

Engineers create an inhalable form of messenger RNA

Patients with lung disease could find relief by breathing in messenger RNA molecules.

Shriya Srinivasan is a PhD student in medical engineering and medical physics at the MIT Media Lab and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. Photo: James Day

Leg nerves activated by light offer new path to restoring mobility

The new optogenetic technique could help restore limb movement, treat muscle tremor.

Emery N. Brown, HST Co-Director, wins 2018 Dickson Prize in Science

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Students in HST class collaborate to help blind boater sail solo

Four seniors in the Principles and Practices of Assistive Technology (PPAT) program, led by HST Director of Education and Senior Lecturer Julie Greenberg, designed an audible device to help an MIT employee navigate on the water.