A natural light switch
MIT scientists identify and map the protein behind a light-sensing mechanism.
MIT scientists identify and map the protein behind a light-sensing mechanism.
Yeast protein could offer clues to how Alzheimer’s plaques form in the brain.
Ranked No. 1 for the fourth straight year, the Institute also places first in 11 of 36 disciplines.
Laurie Boyer’s work might one day lead to cures for heart defects and disease.
Graduate student Alexander Godfrey tackles a chromosome that half the world has — yet few understand.
Researchers discover that aspartate is a limiter of cell proliferation.
New center will incorporate research on the study of aging in the Department of Biology, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, and David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.
Senior biology and chemistry major Daniel Zhang helps build noninvasive cancer diagnostic tools.
Scientists use optogenetics to reactivate memories that could not otherwise be retrieved.
The Khorana Program at MIT enables young Indian scientists to thrive.
Cancer biologist and Koch Institute director recognized with MIT faculty’s top honor.
Five-year appointment will support research on how cells regulate their behavior in response to an external environment.