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New approach could change how we track extreme air pollution events
Study demonstrates the power of low-cost air quality sensors during volcanic eruption. Read more.
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Finding common ground in Malden
Using an untapped resource, the Malden River Project is boosting social resilience along with climate mitigation in the gateway city of Malden, Massachusetts. Read more.
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A noninvasive test to detect cancer cells and pinpoint their location
Diagnostic nanoparticles could be used to monitor tumor recurrence after treatment or to perform routine cancer screenings. Read more.
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A new way to detect the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant in wastewater
Researchers have developed an innovative method to detect and quantify the more transmissible B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant of concern via wastewater epidemiology. Read More.
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Microscopy technique makes finer images of deeper tissue, more quickly
Researchers could rapidly obtain high-resolution images of blood vessels and neurons within the brain. Read more.
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Genome-Wide Association Studies Accurately Flag More Deadly COVID-19 Variants
Using genome-wide association studies (GWAS) methodology to analyze whole-genome sequencing data of SARS-CoV-2 mutations and COVID-19 mortality data can identify highly pathogenic variants of the virus that should be flagged for containment, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and MIT researchers. Read more.
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Queen of hearts
Professor Laurie Boyer studies cardiac development, and how we might be able to mend broken hearts. Read more.
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Imperial and MIT researchers join forces to tackle pollution and climate change
- ‘A systems approach to zero pollution: Integrating atmospheric modelling and epidemiological modelling to assess societal effects of mixtures’ – Noelle Selin (MIT) and Jessica Laine (School of Public Health)
- ‘Magneto-optic materials for low power computing’ – Timothy Swager (MIT) and Matthew Fuchter (Department of Chemistry)
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NIEHS Paper of the Month
DNA repair enzyme controls switch from cancer to tissue damage. Read more.
Citation: Kay JE, Corrigan JJ, Armijo AL, Nazari IS, Kohale IN, Torous DK, Avlasevich SL, Croy RG, Wadduwage DN, Carrasco SE, Dertinger SD, White FM, Essigmann JM, Samson LD, Engelward BP. 2021. Excision of mutagenic replication-blocking lesions suppresses cancer but promotes cytotoxicity and lethality in nitrosamine-exposed mice. Cell Rep; 34(11):108864. doi:10.1016/j.celrep.2021.108864.
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Could all your digital photos be stored as DNA?
A technique for labeling and retrieving DNA data files from a large pool could help make DNA data storage feasible. Read more.
