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Scientists Develop Mini Livers That May Replace Transplants

Scientists Develop Mini Livers That May Replace Transplants

By Anne Trafton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology June 30, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of Scientists Create Tiny “Mini Livers” That Could One Day Replace Liver Transplants: Researchers at MIT have developed injectable “mini livers” that successfully restored key liver functions in mice…

Scientists Uncover Reasons for Brain Stagnation in Schizophrenia

Scientists Uncover Reasons for Brain Stagnation in Schizophrenia

By Anne Trafton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology April 7, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of Scientists Discover Why the Brain Gets Stuck in Schizophrenia: Researchers at MIT have identified a gene mutation in grin2a linked to schizophrenia that disrupts a brain circuit responsible…

Scientists Uncover Natural Protein That Eliminates Harmful Bacteria

Scientists Uncover Natural Protein That Eliminates Harmful Bacteria

By Anne Trafton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology January 16, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of Scientists Discover Natural Protein That Traps and Kills Harmful Bacteria: Researchers at MIT have discovered the multifunctional role of a protein called intelectin-2, which is critical for gut…