3Q: US patent office’s ruling on CRISPR
Charles Jennings of MIT’s McGovern Institute discusses the intellectual property dispute over the gene-editing technique.
Charles Jennings of MIT’s McGovern Institute discusses the intellectual property dispute over the gene-editing technique.
Neurobiologist honored for her work on how pheromones control brain function and behavior.
A $20 million gift from Lisa Yang and Hock Tan ’75 SM ’75 will catalyze multidisciplinary autism research.
CRISPR pioneer named to inaugural chair created by Patricia and James Poitras '63, founders of MIT’s Poitras Center for Affective Disorders Research.
MRI scans reveal surprising similarities in activity patterns of infant and adult visual cortex.
Study suggests reduced plasticity could account for reading difficulties.
MIT and Broad Institute scientist shares recognition with four other scientists for developing CRISPR gene-editing systems.
Noninvasive technique reduces beta amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.
New probe induces blood flow changes that can be seen by MRI.
Machine-learning system spontaneously reproduces aspects of human neurology.
Encapsulating molecular components in artificial membranes offers more flexibility in designing circuits.
"SCIENTIA" is the newest addition to MIT's Public Art Collection.
Brain cells that provide structural support also influence feeding behavior, study shows.
Study suggests path to prolonging treatment effectiveness for phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.
New program from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Simons Foundation, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports early-career scientists.