In certain species of bacteria, the answer lies in shielding RNA transcripts from a quality-control factor called Rho. Understanding the requirements for expressible sequences is critical for expression engineering of therapeutic agents.
Cell biologist Whitney Henry and immunologist Harikesh Wong will receive four years of flexible funding to advance early-career research on ferroptosis and immune decision-making.
Karen O’Leary, lab associate and acting supervisor in the Glassware Sterilization Facility (a.k.a. “the kitchen”), has become a cornerstone of the department’s operations.
Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.
From Boston to Moscow and across the U.S., Harriet Latham Robinson SM ’61, PhD ’65 has balanced an exciting career at the forefront of molecular biology with family, friends, and adventure.
Biology PhD student Giselle Valdes studies stem cell regeneration while encouraging aspiring students and researchers.
Faculty member Shu-Heng Shao, in addition to four MIT alumni, are honored by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation.
MIT biologists find highly concentrated droplets can help cells keep enzymes organized and control growth signals.
Six MIT faculty, along with 10 additional alumni, are recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to research in the natural and social sciences.
Computational neuroscientist Sven Dorkenwald and cell biologist Whitney Henry, along with two MIT alumni, are recognized for their exceptional early-career research contributions.
Nearly 100 MIT students participate in a buddy program that assists Boston-area residents.
His studies have shed light on the assembly instructions that govern ribosomes, the critical protein-building machines of the cell.
Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies.
The prestigious honor society honors four MIT faculty and 13 additional MIT alumni among more than 250 new members.
Mitali Chowdhury ’24 and Christina Kim ’24 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the UK.