For centuries, arsenic has been known to be a classic poison, causing deaths of many historic figures. While now just a murder-mystery cliché to many, arsenic is still actually causing harm, with dangerously high levels in food and water around the world. Related posts:

1. Using UV Light to Purify Water
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Dr. Greg Stephanopoulos from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and chair of the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), has been awarded the 2013 John Fritz Medal from the American Association of Engineering Societies. Related posts:

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New research published this week demonstrates how a nanoparticle cloaked in a red blood cell membrane can act as a sponge to remove toxins from the body. Related posts:

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Interview with MIT Institute Professor and AIChE member, Robert Langer, discussing his accomplishments within the Chemical, Biological and Mechanical Engineering worlds. Related posts:

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If our next leap in data storage is to a DNA-based system, chemical engineers and bioengineers will find themselves at the heart of computer science and tasked with preserving the world's knowledge for future generations. Related posts:

1. It’s Make-Your-Profile-Picture-a-Molecule Month!
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