Getting the salt out
Study shows electrodialysis can provide cost-effective treatment of salty water from fracked wells.
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John Waugh, Institute Professor emeritus, dies at 85
Chemist pioneered development of NMR spectroscopy, allowing study of molecular structures of solids.
RNA combination therapy for lung cancer offers promise for personalized medicine
Researchers improve therapeutic response in clinically relevant model of lung-tumor growth.
A new way to model cancer
New gene-editing technique allows scientists to more rapidly study the role of mutations in tumor development.
Monitoring the rise and fall of the microbiome
Close analysis of bacteria in the human digestive tract reveals links to diet and other lifestyle factors.
Four professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Acemoglu, Brown, Grossman, and Grove bring to 77 the number of MIT faculty who are NAS members.
How to build a biotech renaissance: MIT in Kendall Square
A look back at how Institute Professor Phillip Sharp, his startup Biogen, and MIT’s biotech community helped revive Kendall Square.
MathWorks expands its support for digital learning at MIT
Pledges an additional $2 million in the next three years to support the development of massive open online courses
New view of tumors’ evolution
Sequencing of cancer cell genomes reveals potential new drug targets for an aggressive type of lung cancer.
Kenya under the microscope
MIT economist Tavneet Suri explores finance, agriculture and even politics in her homeland of Kenya — and elsewhere in Africa.
Steady hands of healing
Senior Dylan Soukup has fought cancer on two fronts — and led MIT EMS through deep loss.
Mobile money helps Kenyans weather financial storms
New study shows how electronic cash transfers help people cope with income problems.
Robert Langer wins 2014 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
Langer honored for his discoveries in controlled drug-release systems and new biomaterials; awards ceremony hosted by Kevin Spacey to be broadcast Jan. 27