MIT develops self-shading windows
New system can rapidly switch glass from transparent to dark — and keep it that way without power.
Faculty at MIT and beyond respond forcefully to an article critical of Suzanne Corkin
More than 200 members of the scientific community sign a letter supporting the late MIT neuroscientist; department head issues a statement.
Protecting privacy in genomic databases
System helps ensure databases used in medical research will not leak patients’ personal information.
Research by MIT undergrad helps crack chemical mystery
Study finds enzyme “cannibalizes” itself to perform an essential reaction.
Neutrino search finds no evidence of “hidden” particle
If discovered, sterile neutrinos may explain dark matter.
Study finds brain connections key to reading
Pathways that exist before kids learn to read may determine development of brain’s word recognition area.
Analyzing dynamic proteins
Chemistry professor Mei Hong studies the structures of proteins embedded in cell membranes.
Replicating the connection between muscles and nerves
New chip could help test drugs for ALS, other neuromuscular disorders.
Kay Tye receives Freedman Prize for Exceptional Basic Research
Neuroscientist recognized by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation for project on neural circuits for anxiety control.
Targeting genes by the thousands
PhD student Tim Wang uses CRISPR to take a big-picture approach to cancer research.
Why working the night shift can pose a cancer risk
New study reveals a link between circadian clock disruption and tumor growth.
Researchers identify genome-modifying enzyme linked to Rett Syndrome
Deletion of the HDAC3 gene in the brains of mice causes cognitive and social impairments consistent with Rett Syndrome.
First atmospheric study of Earth-sized exoplanets reveals rocky worlds
Two potentially habitable planets in nearby system are confirmed to be rocky.
Mixing topology and spin
MIT-led team demonstrates paired topology and intrinsic magnetism in compound combining gadolinium, platinum, and bismuth.
A novel approach to a longstanding challenge in nuclear arms control
MIT researchers develop a “physical cryptography” for secure and accurate accounting of the world’s nuclear arsenals.