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Ultrasound sticker detects organ stiffness.
[ad_1] Newswise — MIT engineers have developed a small ultrasound sticker that can monitor the stiffness of organs deep inside…
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DNA particles mimic viruses for promising vaccines.
[ad_1] Newswise — Using a virus-like delivery particle made from DNA, researchers from MIT and the Ragon Institute of MGH,…
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Tool predicts hurricane flood risk in warming climate.
[ad_1] Newswise — Coastal cities and communities will face more frequent major hurricanes with climate change in the coming years.…
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Enhanced cancer blood tests.
[ad_1] Newswise — CAMBRIDGE, MA — Tumors constantly shed DNA from dying cells, which briefly circulates in the patient’s bloodstream…
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Promising drug shrinks kidney cysts.
[ad_1] Newswise — Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common form of polycystic kidney disease, can lead to…
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Inhaleable sensors for early lung cancer detection.
[ad_1] Newswise — CAMBRIDGE, MA — Using a new technology developed at MIT, diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy…
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Electronic device ingested to detect breathing depression in patients.
[ad_1] Newswise — CAMBRIDGE, MA — Diagnosing sleep disorders such as sleep apnea usually requires a patient to spend the…
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Do online mouse clicks carry more weight than text?
[ad_1] Newswise — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — In a polarized country, how much does the media influence people’s political views? A…
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Targeting a coronavirus ion channel could yield new Covid-19 drugs
[ad_1] Newswise — CAMBRIDGE, MA — The genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus encodes 29 proteins, one of which is an…
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Desalination System: Cheaper Freshwater than Tap
[ad_1] Newswise — Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely…
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