From gold, a new way to control blood clotting Engineers design nanoparticles that can turn the blood-clotting cascade on or off. July 24, 2013 Read full story →
Research update: Genome editing becomes more accurate Improved technique makes it easier to add or delete genes in living cells, with less risk of off-target DNA damage. July 21, 2013 Read full story →
The long history of ‘Eurasian’ identity MIT historian’s new book studies cross-cultural Asian-American families since the 19th century. July 19, 2013 Read full story →
Unraveling bacterial behavior Michael Laub studies the complex interactions that underlie cells’ responses to their environment. July 18, 2013 Read full story →
Phytoplankton social mixers Tiny ocean plants use turbulence for travel to social gatherings. July 15, 2013 Read full story →
A new way to trap light MIT researchers discover a new phenomenon that could lead to new types of lasers and sensors. July 10, 2013 Read full story →
Employee Resource Groups host career development panel Institute staff discuss paths to career success July 8, 2013 Read full story →
Buckling up to turn Marine microbes change swimming direction via a high-speed mechanical instability. July 7, 2013 Read full story →
High potential Tomás Palacios investigates use of ‘extreme materials’ in electronics, which could reduce energy consumption and make computers far faster. July 3, 2013 Read full story →
Reading DNA, backward and forward MIT biologists reveal how cells control the direction in which the genome is read. June 23, 2013 Read full story →
Enhancing RNA interference Helping RNA escape from cells’ recycling process could make it easier to shut off disease-causing genes. June 23, 2013 Read full story →
The link between circadian rhythms and aging MIT study finds that a gene associated with longevity also regulates the body’s circadian clock. June 20, 2013 Read full story →
Edmund Bertschinger appointed as Institute Community and Equity Officer Physicist has a long track record of leadership on issues of community, equity, inclusion and diversity. June 20, 2013 Read full story →
Seeing the human pulse An algorithm that can accurately gauge heart rate by measuring tiny head movements in video data could ultimately help diagnose cardiac disease. June 20, 2013 Read full story →
Printing artificial bone Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing. June 17, 2013 Read full story →