Health care

Why it’s critical to move beyond overly aggregated machine-learning metrics

New research detects hidden evidence of mistaken correlations — and provides a method to improve accuracy.

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Five with MIT ties elected to National Academy of Medicine for 2025

Professors Facundo Batista and Dina Katabi, along with three additional MIT alumni, are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

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AI maps how a new antibiotic targets gut bacteria

MIT CSAIL and McMaster researchers used a generative AI model to reveal how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic attacks disease-causing bacteria, speeding up a process that normally takes years.

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Machine-learning tool gives doctors a more detailed 3D picture of fetal health

MIT CSAIL researchers developed a tool that can model the shape and movements of fetuses in 3D, potentially assisting doctors in finding abnormalities and making diagnoses.

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New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military

Tools build on years of research at Lincoln Laboratory to develop a rapid brain health screening capability and may also be applicable to civilian settings such as sporting events and medical offices.

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