Study: Life might survive, and thrive, in a hydrogen world
When searching for extraterrestrial life, astronomers may want to look at planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres.
When searching for extraterrestrial life, astronomers may want to look at planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres.
Postdoc Izabella Pena uses social media to combat the infodemic about the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite Covid-19 physical distancing, the Department of Biology has come together while being apart.
MIT professor and intensivist/trauma surgeon explains the new challenges that Covid-19 brings to treating patients in acute respiratory distress.
Microneedles made of silk-based material can target plant tissues for delivery of micronutrients, hormones, or genes.
Prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members.
An eminent microbiologist, Demain conducted groundbreaking antibiotics research and mentored hundreds of young scientists.
Three MIT undergraduates who use computer science to explore human biology and health honored for their academic achievements.
Picower Institute researchers are advancing their work in many ways despite time away from the lab required to corral Covid-19.
MIT biochemists can trap and visualize an enzyme as it becomes active — an important development that may aid in future drug development.
A variety of companies with MIT ties are working to address aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Repurposing a drug used for blood clots may help Covid-19 patients in danger of respiratory failure, researchers suggest.
An unusual synergy between cancer researchers, clinical centers, and industry leads to promising clinical trials for a new combination therapy for prostate cancer.
Study shows ripples across a newly fertilized egg are similar to other systems, from ocean and atmospheric circulations to quantum fluids.
Scientists discover the structure of an enzyme, found in the human gut, that breaks down a component of collagen.