MIT researchers have utilized deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence, to discover a series of compounds capable of killing a drug-resistant bacterium responsible for over 10,000 deaths in the United States annually. The research, published in Nature, demonstrates these compounds can kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in lab dishes and two mouse models. Apart…
MIT had a remarkable year in 2023, achieving progress on several fronts from scientific discoveries to spearheading community initiatives. Among the notable events were the inauguration of MIT President Sally Kornbluth, the Commencement address by Mark Rober, and Professor Moungi Bawendi receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on quantum dots.
The institution made…
MIT researchers have developed a new method to improve the control animators have over their animated characters. The technique involves the use of a mathematical function called Barycentric coordinates, that defines how both 2D and 3D elements can be manipulated in space. Unlike other techniques, this allows for more flexibility and leeway for creatives.
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MIT scientists have used a form of artificial intelligence (AI) known as deep learning to identify compounds that can eradicate a drug-resistant bacterium linked to over 10,000 annual deaths in the US. The researchers showed that the compounds can eliminate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in lab and mouse models, with very low toxicity against human…
MIT had a groundbreaking year in 2023 with several remarkable achievements, from President Sally Kornbluth’s inauguration, Mark Rober’s inspirational Commencement address to Professor Moungi Bawendi clinching the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The year saw MIT researchers making crucial contributions in areas of astrophysics, artificial intelligence, clean energy solutions, and medical diagnosis tools. Besides, promoting the…
Researchers at MIT have developed a technique which provides an updated approach to creating animations and could deliver more control to artists. The technique uses mathematical functions known as barycentric coordinates, which dictate how 2D and 3D shapes interact with space, introducing possibilities for curvature and movement. Current techniques tend to offer limited flexibility, generally…
Researchers from MIT have identified a new class of antibiotics that could potentially target Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant bacterium accountable for over 10,000 deaths in the US annually. A significant contribution of the study is the understanding of the deep learning model that predicts antibiotic potency. The insights gained could aid in designing…
In 2023, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) experienced several notable moments and discoveries that gained global attention. From the inauguration of President Sally Kornbluth to Professor Moungi Bawendi's Nobel Prize in Chemistry win, the university was bustling with activity.
Research and Academic Activities: Among their many accomplishments this year, MIT researchers notably detected a star…
A team of researchers from MIT has introduced a new technique that allows artists of animated movies and video games to have greater control over the movement of their animations. Their method is rooted in mathematical functions called barycentric coordinates, which define how 2D and 3D shapes move, bend and stretch. This level of dynamic…
Researchers from MIT have developed artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled compounds that effectively combat Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant bacterium that causes over 10,000 deaths annually in the US, according to a study published in Nature. Utilising deep learning, a form of AI, the researchers were able to identify features that would enable the compounds to…
2023 was a dynamic year for MIT, marked by significant developments, including President Sally Kornbluth's inauguration and Professor Moungi Bawendi winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The institution’s researchers also achieved major advancements like detecting a dying star consuming a planet, expanding the boundaries of AI, developing clean energy approaches, creating tools for earlier cancer…