Microscopy technique could enable more informative biopsies Expanding tissue samples before imaging offers detailed information about disease. July 17, 2017 Read full story →
A rose by any other name would smell as yeast Emily Havens Greenhagen ’05 leads a team of scientists brewing perfume from yeast. July 14, 2017 Read full story →
Metal-free MRI contrast agent could be safer for some patients New agent could be used for certain high-risk groups and may enable longer-term tumor imaging. July 12, 2017 Read full story →
Preventing severe blood loss on the battlefield or in the clinic PhD student Reginald Avery is developing an injectable material that patches ruptured blood vessels. July 11, 2017 Read full story →
3 Questions: Angela Belcher and Kristala Prather on the promise of energy bioscience Engineers and co-directors of MITEI's Energy Bioscience Low-Carbon Energy Center discuss their vision for transforming the energy system. July 10, 2017 Read full story →
Robert Griffin awarded Richard R. Ernst Prize in Magnetic Resonance Griffin honored for pioneering contributions to high-resolution solid state nuclear magnetic resonance and its applications to biological systems. July 7, 2017 Read full story →
Converging on cancer at the nanoscale Marking its first anniversary, the Koch Institute’s Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine goes full steam ahead. July 7, 2017 Read full story →
Tiny “motors” are driven by light Researchers demonstrate nanoscale particles that ordinary light sources can set spinning. June 30, 2017 Read full story →
Scientists produce dialysis membrane made from graphene Material can filter nanometer-sized molecules at 10 to 100 times the rate of commercial membranes. June 28, 2017 Read full story →
School of Science professors granted tenure Seven award-winning faculty members represent the departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. June 28, 2017 Read full story →
STEX event showcases innovations in fitness technology and science Entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts build connections at workshop. June 26, 2017 Read full story →
New tool offers snapshots of neuron activity FLARE technique can reveal which cells respond during different tasks. June 26, 2017 Read full story →
Uncovering art under MIT Collaborative student mural project beautifies Institute tunnels. June 25, 2017 Read full story →
Microbe generates extraordinarily diverse array of peptides In marine bacteria, evolution of new specialized molecules follows a previously unknown path. June 22, 2017 Read full story →
A deep dive into research SuperUROP gives undergraduates the chance to immerse themselves in a year-long research project with supportive mentors to guide the way. June 22, 2017 Read full story →