Exploring the many roles of mucus Katharina Ribbeck studies the sticky substance to uncover its impacts on health and disease. April 2, 2018 Read full story →
Innovation fosters inclusive teaching at MIT Panelists at MacVicar Day symposium highlight wide-ranging approaches for including, engaging, and supporting all students. April 2, 2018 Read full story →
Scientists find different cell types contain the same enzyme ratios New discovery suggests that all life may share a common design principle. March 29, 2018 Read full story →
Structure of key growth regulator revealed Researchers identify the molecular structure of the GATOR1 protein complex, which regulates growth signals in human cells, using cryo-electron microscopy. March 28, 2018 Read full story →
Ed Boyden receives 2018 Canada Gairdner International Award MIT scientist is among three recognized for the discovery of optogenetics. March 27, 2018 Read full story →
Cheetah III robot preps for a role as a first responder Sangbae Kim is now developing the Cheetah III as a commercially viable robot to operate in compromised emergency response environments. March 26, 2018 Read full story →
Incorporating humanity into a systems mindset Grad student and Air National Guard officer Elizabeth Bieler combines systems design and management studies with engineering and volunteer projects. March 23, 2018 Read full story →
Study suggests method for boosting growth of blood vessels and muscle Activating proteins linked to longevity may help to increase endurance and combat frailty in the elderly. March 22, 2018 Read full story →
June Park ’16 is a 2018 Gates Cambridge Scholar Chemical engineering alumna will pursue an advanced degree in engineering at Cambridge University in the U.K. March 20, 2018 Read full story →
Yo-Yo Ma calls for “culture in action” to build a better world Famed cellist delivers MIT’s annual Compton Lecture, adding some musical interludes. March 20, 2018 Read full story →
MIT graduate engineering, business, science programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2019 Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5. March 20, 2018 Read full story →
Lending mind, hand, and heart Senior Isabella Pecorari is building supportive communities at MIT and beyond. March 16, 2018 Read full story →
A blueprint for regeneration Whitehead Institute researchers uncover framework for how stem cells determine where to form replacement structures. March 15, 2018 Read full story →
“Body on a chip” could improve drug evaluation Human tissue samples linked by microfluidic channels replicate interactions of multiple organs. March 14, 2018 Read full story →
MIT 24-Hour Challenge goes for tau on Pi Day At MIT, collaboration is key. The MIT 24-Hour Challenge, on March 14, is inviting alumni and friends around the world to join the team. March 12, 2018 Read full story →