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Synthetic circuits can harvest light energy

Novel structures made with DNA scaffolds could be used to create solar-powered materials.
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CRISPR-based diagnostic chips perform thousands of tests simultaneously to detect viruses

Diagnostic platform CARMEN combines microfluidics with CRISPR-based detection technology SHERLOCK, and could one day be used for public health efforts.
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In fieldwork program, students take the lead

TREX program from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering takes students to Hawaii to conduct environmental research.

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New technology could offer cheaper, faster food testing

At left, Janus droplets viewed from above. After the droplets encounter their target, a bacterial protein, they clump together.
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Tissue model reveals how RNA will act on the liver

Studies could speed the development of new treatments for liver disease Read more
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Chemists discover unexpected enzyme structure

Metal cluster in enzyme that breaks down carbon dioxide can switch between two different shapes.
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A better way to measure cell survival

New test rapidly evaluates the effect of drugs and potentially toxic compounds on cells.
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New technology could offer cheaper, faster food testing

At left, Janus droplets viewed from above. After the droplets encounter their target, a bacterial protein, they clump together.
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An experimental peptide could block Covid-19

MIT chemists are testing a protein fragment that may inhibit coronaviruses’ ability to enter human lung cells.
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Study: Impact of mercury-controlling policies shrinks with every five-year delay

Toxin will accumulate in the environment, particularly in remote regions, as countries delay implementing emissions controls.
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Study reveals how mucus tames microbes

More than 200 square meters of our bodies — including the digestive tract, lungs, and urinary tract — are lined with mucus. In recent years, scientists have found some evidence that mucus is not just a physical barrier that traps bacteria and viruses, but it can also disarm pathogens and prevent them from causing infections.
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An Element of Caution

Could chemicals key to sustainable technologies pose unseen environmental risks?
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How tumors behave on acid

Acidic environment triggers genes that help cancer cells metastasize
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A better way to measure cell survival

New test rapidly evaluates the effect of drugs and potentially toxic compounds on cells.
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Cleaner air, longer lives

Research shows the Clean Air Act was likely responsible for a dramatic decline in atmospheric organic aerosol.
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Study finds health risks in switching ships from diesel to ammonia fuel

Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health. (Selin lab)
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What happens during the first moments of butterfly scale formation

New findings could help engineers design materials for light and heat management. (So lab)
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Synthetic circuits can harvest light energy

CRISPR-based diagnostic chips perform thousands of tests simultaneously to detect viruses

In fieldwork program, students take the lead

New technology could offer cheaper, faster food testing

Tissue model reveals how RNA will act on the liver

Chemists discover unexpected enzyme structure

A better way to measure cell survival

New technology could offer cheaper, faster food testing

An experimental peptide could block Covid-19

Study: Impact of mercury-controlling policies shrinks with every five-year delay

Study reveals how mucus tames microbes

An Element of Caution

How tumors behave on acid

A better way to measure cell survival

Cleaner air, longer lives

Support & Citation >

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