A new way to block unwanted genetic transfer
Researchers identify a strategy to prevent mobile genetic elements from breaching the bacterial cell wall.
Researchers identify a strategy to prevent mobile genetic elements from breaching the bacterial cell wall.
Whitehead Institute team finds drugs that activate a key brain gene; initial tests in cells and mice show promise for rare, untreatable neurodevelopmental disorder.
An algorithm developed to study the structure of galaxies helps explain a key feature of embryonic development.
Departments of Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics welcome new faculty members.
Researchers solve how the kava plant produces its pain-relieving and anti-anxiety molecules, demonstrate an extensible method to scale and optimize production.
Steven Keating SM'12, PhD '16 inspired millions with his research-driven approach to battling cancer and his advocacy for open patient health data.
Differences in male and female gene expression, including those contributing to height differences, found throughout the body in humans and other mammals.
A new dosing regimen for an old cancer drug shows new promise as an immunotherapy.
Eight faculty members are granted tenure in five science departments.
Two drugs that block cell division synergize to kill tumor cells.
Recent graduate says culturally-aware approaches lead to more-effective medical interventions.
MIT biologist and electrical engineer are two of 38 naturalized U.S. citizens honored for contributions to American society.
Annual MITEI awards support research on methane conversion, efficient energy provision, plastics recycling, and more.
Professor of biology and chemistry is catalyzing new approaches in research and education to meet the climate challenge.
Scientists from the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Genomes instrument team develop method to detect the tiniest traces of life on other planetary bodies.