Chemistry

MIT chemist studies how electrons behave

New spin on electrons could improve lights, other devices

November 17, 2006

Chemistry graduate student Elizabeth McCoy, left, and Sarah O'Connor, assistant professor of chemistry, inspect their latest batch of periwinkle root. They are working with periwinkle seedlings to produce potential new drugs.

Periwinkle can serve as tiny chemical plant

November 15, 2006

Green design research unites Institute across disciplines

November 1, 2006

Peter Poulin, left, a former graduate student in the lab of Professor Keith Nelson, right, helps to set up a laser to observe light-induced changes in materials.

MIT laser method unveils ultrafast photochemical reactions

September 27, 2006

Drennan gives freshmen a 'super' start

September 1, 2006

Chemistry awards

June 7, 2006

A new sensor developed at MIT monitorsÂ when cultured neuroblastoma cells (green)Â are producing nitric oxide (NO). A copper complex of a fluorescein derivative (formula on lower left) reacts with NO and produces a nitrosated fluorescein (formula on upper right), which causes the cells to glow brightly under the fluorescent microscope.

Sensor opens up study of crucial molecule

June 1, 2006

Public database aids drug researchers

May 30, 2006

Solar power can be tapped through chemistry, Nocera says

May 15, 2006

Some crystallography sleuthing by Associate Professor Catherine L. Drennan of chemistry has uncovered the secret behind some naturally produced medicinal compounds. Drennan was also recently named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor.

Chemist discovers secret behind nature's medicines

April 10, 2006

Drennan named million-dollar professor

April 10, 2006

Schrock receives Nobel

December 12, 2005

President George W. Bush congratulates MIT Institute Professor Phillip A. Sharp on receiving the National Medal of Science on Monday, Feb. 13, in the White House.

MIT professors receive Medal of Science

November 16, 2005

Chemists garner ACS awards

October 17, 2005

New Nobel laureate Richard R. Schrock, right, enters a press conference to a standing ovation on Oct. 5 at MIT. To his right is his wife, Nancy F. Carlson (in pink), and MIT President Susan Hockfield.

Laureate credits basic research as catalyst to success

October 5, 2005

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