A different view of cancer cells New study measures physical changes in tumor cells as they become metastatic. April 22, 2013 Read full story →
Exploring a breakdown in communication Study reveals linguistic deficits behind autistic children’s difficulties understanding other people. April 19, 2013 Read full story →
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 Read full story →
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 Read full story →
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 Read full story →
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 Read full story →
Explained: Nanowires and nanotubes Tiny filaments and cylinders are studied for possible uses in energy, electronics, optics and other fields. April 11, 2013 Read full story →
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 Read full story →
Research advances therapy to protect against dengue virus MIT team presents a novel approach to developing a treatment using mutated antibodies. April 8, 2013 Read full story →
Study reveals how melanoma evades chemotherapy Drugs that block nitric oxide could weaken cancer cells’ resistance, researchers say. April 7, 2013 Read full story →
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 Read full story →
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 Read full story →
Six faculty recognized for Russian engagement Institute names inaugural Skolkovo Foundation Professors. April 2, 2013 Read full story →
Gore wins $1.13 million NIH grant Award will fund study evolution of antibiotic-resistance in bacteria April 2, 2013 Read full story →