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Simmons Heads of House reflect on time ‘in the sponge’
Heads John and Ellen Essigmann, as well as Associate Head Steven Hall, to depart from Simmons.
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Why C. difficile infection spreads despite increased sanitation practices
Research underscores infection is not a common hospital transmission.
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New sensors could offer early detection of lung tumors
Study shows that a simple urine test can reveal the presence of lung cancer in mice.
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New sensor could help prevent food waste
Monitoring the plant hormone ethylene could reveal when fruits and vegetables are about to spoil.
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SMART researchers uncover new anti-phage defense mechanisms
Discovery explains why some bacteria have been able to defend against phage therapy, opens new ways to overcome existing challenges.
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Coronavirus Traces Found in Massachusetts Wastewater at Levels Far Higher Than Expected
Researchers screening wastewater in Massachusetts for the novel coronavirus found more traces of the pathogen than expected given the number of confirmed cases in the area.
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As the US struggles with lack of coronavirus testing, researchers look to our sewage for clues
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread and devastate communities, the United States is still struggling to do enough testing to understand the true scale of the epidemic. Now, researchers around the country are looking for new tools to help track how the virus is spreading. Testing your sewage may be one way.
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Researchers Test Drug That Could Reduce Ventilator Use for COVID-19
A group of researchers are launching clinical trials for a drug they hope can treat respiratory failure in COVID-19 patients more effectively.
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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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Bacterial enzyme could become a new target for antibiotics
Scientists discover the structure of an enzyme, found in the human gut, that breaks down a component of collagen.
