Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts endocytosis, but another disease-linked gene could help
Astrocytes with the APOE4 gene variant show deficits of a key cellular function, but overexpressing the gene PICALM overcame the defect.
Astrocytes with the APOE4 gene variant show deficits of a key cellular function, but overexpressing the gene PICALM overcame the defect.
Molecular biologist and professor emerita advocates for more inclusive science and advises how to get there.
Prize recognizes contributions to biomedical research made by immigrant scientists.
Those selected for these positions receive additional support to pursue their research and develop their careers.
MIT course on the Covid-19 pandemic, available to the public online, brings together top experts to educate students on up-to-date science.
Joining the School of Science, 10 faculty members expand the departments of Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; and Physics.
A well-known protein family binds to many more RNA sequences than previously thought in order to help neurons grow.
Findings related to bacterial gene expression overturn fundamental assumptions about basic biological pathways.
New statistical model may help scientists understand how animals infer whether surroundings are novel or haven’t changed enough to be a new context.
Sequential immunization might be safer and more effective than the existing tetravalent vaccine.
Disruption of condensates in the neurodevelopmental disorder provides insights into how cells compartmentalize chromosomes, as well as new potential therapies.
Professor of biology discusses a scientist’s responsibility to speak out about important issues that affect our nation and the world.
ENCODE consortium identifies RNA sequences that are involved in regulating gene expression.
Study finds “epigenomic” alterations evolve as lung tumors become more aggressive and metastasize.
A physicist employs super-resolution microscopy to peer inside living cells and witness never-before-seen phenomena.