Enzyme can target almost half of the genome's "zipcodes" and could enable editing of many more disease-specific mutations

Tiny device could replace expensive lab-scale equipment for many applications

Long-term melting may lead to release of huge volumes of cold, fresh water into the North Atlantic, impacting global climate

In lab experiments, soldiers wearing exoskeletons designed to improve physical performance reacted more slowly to visual cues

Experiments show shifting ripple patterns can signal times of environmental flux

Lithium-based battery could make use of greenhouse gas before it ever gets into the atmosphere

With a new method, surgeons would remove a tumor, then implant microparticles that attack the remaining cancer cells

Researchers incorporate optoelectronic diodes into fibers and weave them into washable fabrics

Hydrogen peroxide-sensing molecule reveals whether chemotherapy drugs are having their intended effects

New design can be tuned to an individual’s body weight and size

MIT-developed process could offer nontoxic alternative to environmentally harmful chemicals

A new wireless smart-home system could monitor diseases and help the elderly “age in place”

The bandage is threaded with photonic fibers that change color to signal pressure level

Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding

Researchers design 3-D-printed, driverless boats that can provide transport and self-assemble into other floating structures