By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — 44 years ago, Nadrian Seeman published his groundbreaking ideas on using DNA as a structural material, expanding DNA’s significance way beyond that as a carrier of gene...

From developing plastics that actually break down to adhesive gels for surgery, the Wyss Institute’s materials scientists are working to save the future. Four Wyss researchers, Principal Scientist in ...

We’re developing an at-home platform combining repeated hormone measurements with symptom tracking to help women understand their menopause transition. By revealing patterns over time, it could inform...

Cross-faculty lab collaborative team to develop molecular oxygen-sensing technology for fetal health monitoring during labor

A gently vibrating mattress that reduces apneic events in low birth-weight infants

CircaVent is a novel drug discovery platform that combines predictive algorithms, high-throughput preclinical models, and human organoids to identify and test drugs that could treat mental health conditions like bipolar disorder.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham develop a broadly applicable cancer vaccine that releases native antigens to activated immune cells.

· 11 research projects working to improve how therapeutics reach the brain and central nervous system are supported through the latest EQT Foundation Science Grant · Researchers are pursuing multipl...

The Humans of the Wyss (HOW) series features members of the Wyss community discussing their work, the influences that shape them as professionals, and their collaborations at the Wyss Institute and be...

By Jessica Leff Listen to Maria tell her story | Wyss Institute · Maria C. B. Gonçalves – Reimagine the WorldMaria Carolina Bittencourt Gonçalves, Ph.D., grew up in São Paulo, Brazil, the largest city...

From diagnostics and therapeutics to sustaining life on our planet, 23 Wyss teams are moving promising ideas closer to real-world impact

Easily injectable biomaterial technology to induce and localize regulatory T cells to specific tissues and sustain their pro-regenerative activities in tissue regeneration with a focus on musculoskeletal diseases and injuries.

By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — Rock weathering, the breakdown and dissolving of rocks and minerals caused by their exposure to water, air, and biological life, is a major regulator of Earth’s atmosph...

Unexpected discovery about tRNAs leads to tool that can drive faster, safer production of new medicines

By Jessica Leff Laboratories generate up to 5.5 billion kilograms, which is more than 12 billion pounds, of plastic waste each year. That’s nearly 12 times more waste per square foot than is produced ...

Advancing brain delivery approaches that enable more safe and effective brain-targeted therapeutics

GeneSkin is developing novel mRNA therapies to rejuvenate skin and hair by targeting basal stem cells. Using advanced microneedle delivery, our non-invasive treatments aim to reduce scarring, reverse aging, and promote hair growth, offering transformative solutions for millions worldwide.

A non-invasive method to identify biomarkers of disease across cell types and develop diagnostics and monitoring systems.

It’s widely understood that mentorship has a positive impact on your career. Among other benefits, mentors can provide industry expertise, assist with setting and achieving goals, and make introductio...

By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — 44 years ago, Nadrian Seeman published his groundbreaking ideas on using DNA as a structural material, expanding DNA’s significance way beyond that as a carrier of gene...

NeoSense is a new test that uses a tiny sample of saliva instead of blood, powered by advanced single-molecule detection and AI.

Next-generation PFAS-free water-repellent textile coating solution with utility for multiple industries and potential to dramatically reduce the use of “forever chemicals.”

By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — Awarded a contract for up to $12M from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, across severa...

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By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — Rock weathering, the breakdown and dissolving of rocks and minerals caused by their exposure to water, air, and biological life, is a major regulator of Earth’s atmosph...

Alex Li has always been fascinated by the idea of using living systems to make a positive impact. He initially pursued his interest in science, but after working at a venture capital firm, he realized he was passionate about helping great innovations leave the lab. At the Wyss, Alex is the Senior Business Development Manager, working with researchers to prepare their technologies for commercialization.

How the Wyss Institute is using AI to transform biology by connecting computational insights with human-relevant experimental discovery and translation

From diagnostics and therapeutics to sustaining life on our planet, 23 Wyss teams are moving promising ideas closer to real-world impact

Support from the NIH allowed researchers to comprehend, predict, and prevent breathing disruptions in infants with apnea of prematurity and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome

Microfluidic devices lined with living human cells for drug development, disease modeling, and personalized medicine

In collaboration with Kraft Heinz, Wyss scientists have created a micro-encapsulated enzyme product that can convert sugar to gut-healthy fiber in the human gut

Gina Wang approaches baking the same way she approaches science. The difference is that, in her research, she doesn’t have a recipe. She’s making a novel device that could be used to monitor the progression of, and one day diagnose, ALS. Learn more about Gina and her work in this month’s Humans of the Wyss.

StataDX licensed the eRapid portable electrochemical sensing technology to develop diagnostics for neurological, cardiovascular, and renal diseases with a first focus on building a point-of-care platf...

From views from a microscopic world to larger-than-life natural vistas, check out photos from our community image contest

Transforming treatment for women with ovarian cancer

The Humans of the Wyss (HOW) series features members of the Wyss community discussing their work, the influences that shape them as professionals, and their collaborations at the Wyss Institute and be...

Engineered bacteria speed up rock weathering for carbon capture in a seawater bioreactor.

James J. Collins is a founding Core Faculty member at the Wyss Institute and the Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering & Science and Professor of Biological…

By Seth Kroll (BOSTON) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly permeating the modern technological landscape. While its rise often sparks debate and caution…

By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — Rock weathering, the breakdown and dissolving of rocks and minerals caused by their exposure to water, air, and biological life, is a major regulator of Earth’s atmosph...