Living cells say: Can you hear me now?
Researchers find that cells’ chemical signaling includes a way to tell whether signals are being received or not.
Gobind Khorana, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 89
Nobel-winning biochemist made seminal contributions to genetics, was a loyal teacher and mentor.
Making a Nobel-winning chemistry reaction even better
New catalyst offers greater control over the synthesis of organic cyclic compounds, including potential cancer drugs.
Highly efficient oxygen catalyst found
New catalyst, made of inexpensive and abundant materials, could prove useful in rechargeable batteries and hydrogen-fuel production.
Shining brightly
Vast amounts of solar energy radiate to the Earth constantly, but tapping that energy cost-effectively remains a challenge.
DOW-MIT Access Program shows reality and rewards of graduate school
Weekend of activities introduces undergrads to opportunities in chemical engineering, chemistry and materials science.
Monitoring how T cells respond to HIV
New technology could help AIDS researchers develop new vaccines.
‘Artificial leaf’ makes fuel from sunlight
Solar cell bonded to recently developed catalyst can harness the sun, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
A heart of gold
New cardiac patch uses gold nanowires to enhance electrical signaling between cells, a promising step toward better treatment for heart-attack patients.
Ultrasensitive particles offer new way to find cancer
Tiny particles that measure microRNA levels in tissue samples could help diagnose and monitor many diseases.
Mimicking biological complexity, in a tiny particle
New MIT technology could lead to better drug delivery and artificial tissues that imitate natural tissue.
Research update: Improving batteries’ energy storage
New method allows a dramatic boost in capacity for a given weight.