New material structures bend like microscopic hair Researchers say structures may be used in windows to wick away moisture. August 6, 2014 Read full story →
Kellis to lead MIT team in new phase of GTEx project to elucidate basis of disease predisposition NIH-sponsored work to characterize genetic variation in human tissues with roles in diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. August 5, 2014 Read full story →
Advanced thin-film technique could deliver long-lasting medication Nanoscale, biodegradable drug-delivery method could provide a year or more of steady doses. August 4, 2014 Read full story →
Following biological clues to better materials Brad Olsen creates bioinspired and biofunctional materials for widely diverse applications. August 4, 2014 Read full story →
Alan D. Grossman named head of the Department of Biology A faculty member since 1988, Grossman succeeds Tania Baker as department head. August 4, 2014 Read full story →
“Active” surfaces control what’s on them Researchers develop treated surfaces that can actively control how fluids or particles move. August 1, 2014 Read full story →
Faculty highlight: Marin Soljacic Physicist reveals new techniques for controlling light by angle, creating transparent displays and photonic crystal bandgaps. July 29, 2014 Read full story →
Forced mutations doom HIV New study reveals how a potential HIV drug exacts its toll on viral populations. July 28, 2014 Read full story →
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. July 24, 2014 Read full story →
$650 million commitment to Stanley Center at Broad Institute aims to galvanize mental illness research Transformative partnership with Ted Stanley will spur researchers to reveal biology of psychiatric disorders. July 22, 2014 Read full story →
More than glitter Scientists explain how gold nanoparticles easily penetrate cells, making them useful for delivering drugs. July 21, 2014 Read full story →
Keeping it simple (for a bioinformatician) Alumnus strikes delicate balances in big data — helping define the future of health care. July 14, 2014 Read full story →
Preventing mosquito-borne disease MIT-Brazil Program interns collaborate on platform that optimizes mosquito control in Brazil. July 14, 2014 Read full story →
Squishy robots Phase-changing material could allow even low-cost robots to switch between hard and soft states. July 14, 2014 Read full story →
Bacteria: A day in the life MIT study finds ocean bacteria follow predictable patterns of daily activity. July 10, 2014 Read full story →