Evolution, reversed
Physicists’ study of evolution in bacteria shows that adaptations can be undone, but rarely.
Physicists’ study of evolution in bacteria shows that adaptations can be undone, but rarely.
MIT biologists pinpoint a genetic change that helps tumors move to other parts of the body.
Analysis of modern-day genomes finds evidence for ancient environmental change and a massive expansion in genetic diversity.
Cells fight stress by reprogramming a system of RNA modifications, researchers find.
In a new book, prominent historian of science dismisses the ‘unanswerable’ question of whether heredity or the environment matter more in human development.
Biologists find that restoring the gene for p53 can slow the spread of advanced lung tumors, but doesn’t help early-stage cancers.
In spite of slow progress toward targeting cancer drugs to individual patients, hope remains.
Biological engineer’s new approach to studying gene control could lead to new drug targets.
MIT chemical engineers demonstrate a new way to dramatically boost bacteria’s manufacturing abilities.
Presented by the MIT Museum and the Cambridge Science Festival
Sirtuins appear to control production of the devastating protein fragments that form plaques in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
New MIT technology allows high-speed study of zebrafish larvae, often used to model human diseases.
Engineers turn a drawback — the stickiness of gold nanoparticles — into an advantage.