Tracking Airborne Particles on Their Journey Through Your Lungs
Developed by Nia’s group, the Crystal Ribcage acts as a clear, protective shield for an animal’s lungs, allowing scientists to get a close view of how the lungs work in real-time and at a cellular level.
Why do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More than Others?
Boston University researchers hope the science of smell can help stop mosquito bites—and deadly diseases
Brian DePasquale Co-Leads New Focused Research Program: AI for Characterizing and Designing Biomolecular Interactions
This FRP will establish BU as a leader in the application and interpretation of biological foundation models for biomedical research.
Songbird Brains Can Generate New Neurons. Can We Help Human Brains Do the Same?
Boston University study sheds new light on how songbird brains refresh themselves—findings that could one day open the door to new human therapies
Could a Retinal Prosthesis Restore Sight for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Boston University–developed technology could one day bring hope to millions with the incurable disease that’s one of nation’s leading causes of blindness
Going Deeper | Cheng Continues Pioneering Microscopy Advancements with a Prestigious NIH MIRA Award
Professor Ji-Xin Cheng, a pioneer in medical optics and engineering several times over, has been awarded a $2.8M 5-year NIH MIRA grant renewal to continue his push to realize the full potential of vibrational photothermal (VIP) microscopy.
Beyond Weight Loss
BU Researchers Investigate How GLP-1 Drugs Affect the Brain
Boston University Biomedical Engineer Ji-Xin Cheng Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Precision medicine pioneer holds more than 30 patents and is the cofounder of multiple companies
A Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem––Hidden in the Brain
BOTLAB – On a Winning Streak
A Banner Year for Darren Roblyer’s Lab, with 3 NIH Awards