Neural vulnerability in Huntington’s disease tied to release of mitochondrial RNA
Unique survey of gene expression by cell type in humans and mice reveals several deficits affecting the most vulnerable neurons.
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Tunney Lee, professor emeritus of urban planning, dies at 88
An architect and urban planner, Lee’s impact is evident throughout Boston and the city’s Chinatown, his childhood home.
Bringing the benefits of in-person collaboration to the virtual world
The startup Spatial uses an augmented reality platform to make people feel like they’re working side by side.
MIT Libraries staff honored with 2020 Infinite Mile Awards
Staff members recognized for creating community, upholding values, and responding heroically to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nine MIT School of Science professors receive tenure for 2020
Professors earn tenure in the departments of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
MIT announces plans for fall 2020 semester
Extensive safety protocols will undergird the return of additional students and staff to campus.
Quantum fluctuations can jiggle objects on the human scale
Study shows LIGO’s 40-kilogram mirrors can move in response to tiny quantum effects, revealing the “spooky popcorn of the universe.”
MIT prison education program documentary wins New England Emmy Award
Film portrays groundbreaking initiative’s impact on MIT undergraduates and incarcerated students.
3 questions with James H. Williams, Jr., professor of mechanical engineering
Two new textbooks by Williams present engineering mechanics with a blend of the modern and historical.
Research highlights immune molecule’s complex role in Huntington’s disease
Knocking out the immune cytokine IL-6 exacerbates symptoms in HD model mice, affects neural connection genes.
Taking an MIT approach to a return to campus
Data-informed efforts are contributing to the Institute’s ramp-up strategy.
MIT Corporation elects 12 term members, three life members
Term members will serve between one and five years on MIT’s board of trustees.
Six from MIT awarded research funding to address Covid-19
Multi-institutional MassCPR initiative announces more than $16.5 million to support 62 Boston-area projects.
What can your microwave tell you about your health?
An MIT system uses wireless signals to measure in-home appliance usage to better understand health tendencies.
Susan Solomon earns Killian Award, MIT’s highest faculty honor
Atmospheric chemist is recognized for her “leadership in working toward real-world solutions to address the global climate crisis.”