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“I think that type of experience where you can conduct real, top-notch research with some of the best professors, post-doctoral students and graduate students in the world is something that's quite unique to MIT,” senior Camilo Ruiz says.

Senior Camilo Ruiz engineers solutions

Biological engineering major pursues collaborations that have broad impact for society.

December 15, 2015

M. Taylor Fravel, associate professor of Political Science and member of the Security Studies Program

M. Taylor Fravel advises U.S. government officials on South China Sea disputes

Research merges security policy, political science, and international relations.

December 11, 2015

To prevent genetically modified bacteria from escaping into the wider environment, researchers have developed safeguards in the form of two so-called “kill switches,” which they call “Deadman” and “Passcode.” These kill switches can cause synthetic bacteria to die without the presence of certain chemicals.

“Kill switches” shut down engineered bacteria

Synthetic biology technique could make it safer to put engineered microbes to work outside the lab.

December 11, 2015

Gen9's BioFab process, now being used by dozens of researchers and companies, cuts costs and accelerates the creation and testing of genes.

Scaling up synthetic-biology innovation

MIT professor’s startup makes synthesizing genes many times more cost effective.

December 10, 2015

Taking many forms of expertise to heart

Elazer Edelman’s multidisciplinary teams bring innovation to cardiovascular health worldwide.

December 9, 2015

Kevin Esvelt to join the MIT Media Lab

December 4, 2015

A favorite BioBuilder lab among students, Kuldell says, is called “Eau That Smell,” which involves examining bacteria engineered to smell like ripe bananas at a certain stage of their growth. Students also enjoy “What a Colorful World,” a lab where students study E. coli programmed to change colors. Another lab, “Golden Bread,” has students add beta-carotene to baker’s yeast.

Bringing synthetic biology education to life

Nonprofit provides hands-on experiments to students and teachers worldwide.

December 4, 2015

Photo of half a dozen people sitting around a table in a white conference room

Defense Secretary Carter visits MIT for innovation discussion

Dialogue with defense secretary focuses on bolstering leading-edge manufacturing.

December 2, 2015

The researchers used structural knowledge of Cas9 to guide engineering of a highly specific genome-editing tool.

MIT, Broad scientists overcome key CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing hurdle

Team re-engineers system to dramatically cut down on editing errors; improvements advance future human applications.

December 1, 2015

Sean Perry, technical associate at the Picower Institute, dies at age 39

December 1, 2015

Daniel Rothman awarded math prize for work on Earth's carbon cycle

Professor of geophysics and co-director of the Lorenz Center at MIT honored with the 2016 American Mathematical Society Levi L. Conant Prize.

November 30, 2015

Representatives from the Americas, Europe, and Africa gathered at MIT for the first International Workshop on Alternative Potash, Nov. 10-12.

Potash: A silent crisis brews

Farmers in Africa and other tropical areas in the Southern Hemisphere are stripping potassium from soils without replacing it.

November 24, 2015

Current and past recipients stand with President L. Rafael Reif and Vanu Bose, son of Amar Bose. (Left to right): Rajeev Ram, Janet Conrad, Jeffrey Grossman, Sangeeta Bhatia, Polina Anikeeva, Nicholas Makris, President Reif, Joel Voldman, Vanu Bose, Jacquin Niles, Joseph Checkelsky, Sara Seager, and Sylvia Ceyer.

Bose Grants fund bold and innovative visions

Four high-risk, high-reward projects launch with support from Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants.

November 24, 2015

Members of the GTL Armenia pilot program pose in Republic Square: (l-r) Jessica Maghakian, Narek Dshkhunyan, Daniel Corney, Armen Samurkashian, Yara Azouni and Edgar Minasyan.

MISTI Global Teaching Labs launches pilot program in Armenia

Five MIT students travel abroad to support and empower young technology entrepreneurs.

November 23, 2015

Clockwise from top left: Professors Karl Berggren, Edmund Bertschinger, Victor Zue, and Gerald Fink have been named AAAS Fellows.

Four MIT faculty elected 2015 AAAS Fellows

Berggren, Bertschinger, Fink, and Zue are among those recognized for efforts toward advancing science.