Powerful shrinking technique could enable devices that compute with light
MIT researchers created tiny 3D photonic devices with features small enough to channel visible light.
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Biological Engineering
MIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in winter 2026
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
How chromatin movement helps control gene expression
By monitoring these chromosomal structures over many timescales, MIT researchers found that chromatin helps bring genes closer to their regulatory elements.
Mapping molecular markers of physical fitness
A new study reveals cellular pathways that appear to underlie some differences in physical fitness.
Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies
MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique.
Three from MIT named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
Rising seniors Deeksha Kumaresh, Anna Liu, and Charlotte Myers are honored for their academic achievements.
Two MIT alumnae named 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars
Mitali Chowdhury ’24 and Christina Kim ’24 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the UK.
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere
Founded by Tristan Bepler PhD ’20 and former MIT professor Tim Lu PhD ’07, OpenProtein.AI offers researchers open-source models and other tools for protein engineering.
Youth may increase vulnerability to a carcinogen found in contaminated water and some drugs
A new study suggests that the chemical NDMA is much more likely to cause cancerous mutations after exposure early in life.
MIT graduate engineering and business programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2026-27
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 6.
Building the blocks of life
Computational biologist Sergei Kotelnikov is working to develop new methods in protein modeling as part of the School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Study reveals why some cancer therapies don’t work for all patients
A backup survival pathway can help tumor cells resist certain lung cancer and other drugs. Combining therapies may offer a solution.
Improving cartilage repair through cell therapy
SMART breakthrough offers a promising pathway toward improved manufacturing of high‑quality cells for regenerative therapies to treat joint diseases.
MIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in fall 2025
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
MIT-Royalty Pharma Faculty Founder Initiative supports biotech innovators
Offering substantial prize funding alongside workshops, classes, and mentorship, the initiative helps translate early-stage biotech research into venture-ready innovation.