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December 2, 2024
An inflatable gastric balloon could help people lose weight
MIT engineers led by Professor Giovanni Traverso have designed a new type of gastric balloon that can be inflated and deflated as needed, improving on traditional designs and offering more lasting benefits.
November 26, 2024 Creating innovative health solutions for individuals and populationsAs both a physician and engineer, Prof. Giovanni Traverso creates innovative health solutions – and, he brings a unique perspective. “As scientists and engineers, not only can we help individuals…we can help populations.
November 24, 2024 To design better water filters, MIT engineers look to manta raysThe filter-feeding ability of manta rays can inform the design of water treatment systems & improve the design of industrial water filters, according to new research from Professors Peko Hosoi and Irmgard Bischofberger.
November 20, 2024 A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized futureAlsym Energy, a company co-founded by Prof. Kripa Varanasi, has developed a nonflammable, nontoxic alternative to lithium-ion batteries to help renewables like wind and solar bridge the gap in a broader range of sectors.
November 19, 2024 A bioinspired capsule can pump drugs directly into the walls of the GI tractInspired by the way that squids propel themselves through the ocean, a newly designed capsule releases a burst of drugs directly into the walls of the digestive tract.
