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Team unearths genetic risk factors for diabetes

Three novel regions of the genome influence the risk of type 2 diabetes

May 11, 2007

These peptide arrays--glass slides covered with thousands of tiny protein fragments--were used to observe the formation of the long fibers key to certain neurodegenerative diseases.

Scientists ID secret to infectious protein

Prions misfold and recruit others to follow suit

May 10, 2007

Lori Gross to become director of arts initiatives at MIT

May 10, 2007

This artist's concept illustrates the hottest planet yet observed in the universe. The scorching ball of gas, a "hot Jupiter" called HD 149026b, is a sweltering 3,700 degrees Fahrenheit (2,040 degrees Celsius) -- about 3 times hotter than the rocky surface of Venus, the hottest planet in our solar system.

Team discovers hottest planet

May 10, 2007

Scientists at the Broad Institute, in completing the genome sequence of the opossum, have found that so-called junk DNA may play a creative role in evolution.

Opossum genome, just decoded, sheds light on evolution

'Restless lifestyle' of so-called junk DNA has meaning for all

May 9, 2007

Gang Chen, professor of mechanical engineering, studies how nanotechnology might expand the role thermoelectricity plays in energy efficiency.

Nanotech gives thermoelectricity a new glow

May 9, 2007

Former secretary of state is external advisory chair of MITEI

May 9, 2007

Linking science, innovation and policy

May 9, 2007

Energy research projects win media notice

May 9, 2007

Dance company to perform to Harbison, Ruehr compositions

May 9, 2007

Professors Jefferson Tester and Angela Belcher are co-chairs of the energy education task force.

Task force forges energy curriculum

May 9, 2007

Multidisciplinary work in energy engages individuals, industry

May 9, 2007

Initiative leadership guides energy goals

May 9, 2007

Charles D. Paton dies, memorial on May 11

May 9, 2007

Daylight device lightens electricity cost

May 9, 2007

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Nanotech gives thermoelectricity a new glow

Former secretary of state is external advisory chair of MITEI

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Energy research projects win media notice

Dance company to perform to Harbison, Ruehr compositions

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