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October 12, 2020
To make mini-organs grow faster, give them a squeeze
Researchers led by Associate Professor Ming Guo have shown that physically squeezing cells, and crowding their contents, can trigger cells to grow and divide faster than they normally would.
October 1, 2020 MIT researchers and collaborators work to prepare manufacturers for future crisesA team including Professor John Hart is developing a model to help manufacturers pivot and produce personal protective equipment in an emergency.
October 1, 2020 A champion of renewable energyCombining interests in mechanical engineering and political science, MIT MechE senior Darya Guettler advocates for climate action and broader deployment of solar technologies.
September 30, 2020 SMART researchers receive Intra-CREATE grant for personalized medicine and cell therapyA research group co-led by Professor George Barbastathis has been awarded funding to support research on retinal biometrics for glaucoma progression and neural cell implantation therapy for spinal cord injuries.
September 23, 2020 How MIT’s rocket, electric car, and solar vehicle teams have adjusted to the pandemicMIT Motorsports captain and MechE junior Jorge Nin describes how the pandemic has affected MIT Motorsports' operations and plans for the future.
