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By measuring the speed at which a cell enters a narrow constriction, MIT engineers can determine how deformable the cell is.

A different view of cancer cells

New study measures physical changes in tumor cells as they become metastatic.

April 22, 2013

Exploring a breakdown in communication

Study reveals linguistic deficits behind autistic children’s difficulties understanding other people.

April 19, 2013

The MIT CVD 2013 student delegation at the Capitol

MIT Science Policy Initiative members visit Capitol Hill to support funding for research and development

Meet with representatives of 34 congressional offices to urge reversal of budget cuts.

April 17, 2013

Hop, skip or jump? Study says no to all of the above

MIT engineers find that in the earliest stages of arthritis, high-impact exercise may worsen cartilage damage.

April 17, 2013

This diagram shows a molecular view of the structure of bone. The image shows the interface between a collagen protein molecule (top) and a hydroxyapatite mineral crystal (bottom). In bone, a complex combination of collagen and mineral forms into a nano composite that creates a very tough, strong and reliable material.

Decoding the structure of bone

MIT researchers decipher the molecular basis of bone’s remarkable strength and resiliency; work could lead to new treatments and materials.

April 16, 2013

Markus Buehler named recipient of the Robert Lansing Hardy Award

Recognized for innovations using computational science to understand mechanical properties of biological and bio-inspired materials.

April 11, 2013

Graphic of a carbon nanotube, colored in rainbow colors on a black background

Explained: Nanowires and nanotubes

Tiny filaments and cylinders are studied for possible uses in energy, electronics, optics and other fields.

April 11, 2013

At left, metallized DNA (red) forms letters on a graphene surface. Treatment with oxygen plasma etches the shape of the letters into the graphene, right.

Patterning graphene with DNA

Folded DNA templates allow researchers to precisely cut out graphene shapes, which could be used in electronic circuits.

April 9, 2013

This transmission electron micrograph depicts a number of round, dengue virus particles that were revealed in a tissue specimen.

Research advances therapy to protect against dengue virus

MIT team presents a novel approach to developing a treatment using mutated antibodies.

April 8, 2013

Fox receives AAVMC Excellence in Research Award

April 8, 2013

Study reveals how melanoma evades chemotherapy

Drugs that block nitric oxide could weaken cancer cells’ resistance, researchers say.

April 7, 2013

An immense dust storm over central Africa is seen in images taken during consecutive overpasses of NASA's Aqua satellite. The dust appears thickest to the right of center, in a region known as the Bodele Depression, once the location of a large lake. Now the region is one of the largest sources of wind-blown dust on Earth.

A ‘green’ Sahara was far less dusty than today

Research points to an abrupt and widespread climate shift in the Sahara 5,000 years ago.

April 5, 2013

How to minimize the side effects of cancer treatment

Measuring enzyme levels in patients may reveal healthy cells’ ability to survive chemotherapy.

April 4, 2013

Six faculty recognized for Russian engagement

Institute names inaugural Skolkovo Foundation Professors.

April 2, 2013

MIT Assistant Professor of Physics Jeff Gore in his lab with the Tecan Freedom Evo pipetting robot.

Gore wins $1.13 million NIH grant

Award will fund study evolution of antibiotic-resistance in bacteria