Yukiko Yamashita, unraveler of stem cells’ secrets
The MIT biologist’s research has shed light on the immortality of germline cells and the function of “junk DNA.”
The MIT biologist’s research has shed light on the immortality of germline cells and the function of “junk DNA.”
Postdoc Digbijay Mahat became a cancer researcher to improve health care in Nepal, but the Covid-19 pandemic exposed additional resource disparities.
Scientists propose a new mechanism by which oxygen may have first built up in the atmosphere
Researchers create a mathematical framework to examine the genome and detect signatures of natural selection, deciphering the evolutionary past and future of non-coding DNA.
Life sciences class brings biotech industry experience into the classroom with part-time internships for graduate students.
MIT senior Daniel Zhang aims to provide hope for young patients and support to young students.
Grossman led the biology community for eight years, increasing faculty diversity, support for outreach programs and graduate students.
Departments of Biology and Brain and Cognitive Sciences welcome new professors.
Assistant dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the MIT School of Science answers three questions about the work ahead.
The technique can help predict a cell’s path over time, such as what type of cell it will become.
MIT biologists drilled down into how proteins recognize and bind to one another, informing drug treatments for cancer.
Eight postdocs and research scientists within the School of Science honored for contributions to the Institute.
The clinically-trained cell biologist exploits the liver’s unique capacities in search of new medical applications.
Tomosyn’s tight regulation of neurotransmitter release distinguishes functions of two neuron classes at the fly neuromuscular junction.
Nine MIT researchers selected as finalists for 2021 prize supported by Northpond Ventures; grand prize winner to receive $250K toward commercializing her human health-related invention.