Multitasking is no problem for these brain cells
Scientists find that neurons in the brain’s planning center can handle more than one kind of job.
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How the brain recognizes objects
A new computational model sheds light on the workings of the human visual system and could help advance artificial-intelligence research, too.
Corporation elects new members, chair
John Reed is formally elected chair; 8 term members and 3 life members are also appointed
Operating in orbit
Astronaut and alumnus Bobby Satcher recounts his experience as the first orthopedic surgeon in space
Chemical biologist and entrepreneur Carolyn Bertozzi awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of California, Berkeley scientist honored for biotechnology innovations
Giving proteins a new glow
MIT chemists have designed a way to fluorescently label proteins that could shed light on protein functions never before seen.
Fulbright scholarships awarded to 8 from MIT
Seven current students and one recent graduate to study abroad for the 2010-2011 academic year
Sanofi-aventis establishes strategic alliance with MIT’s Center for Biomedical Innovation
Alliance formed to advance cutting-edge research and foster collaboration between academia and industry
Environmental Research Council issues report
Council is asked to develop plan to establish MIT Environmental Initiative
MIT awarded 3 HHMI grants to promote excellence in science education
Drennan, Walker named HHMI Professors
A look back in time
By linking the odd geometry of bacterial growths to photosynthesis, researchers may have a new way to study Earth’s oldest fossils.
Chisholm receives Agassiz Medal from National Academy of Sciences
MIT professor selected for her pioneering studies of marine organisms
Stubbe wins prestigious Welch Award
Professor of chemistry and biology honored for her work on enzymes involved in DNA and RNA synthesis
Building organs block by block
Tissue engineers create a new way to assemble artificial tissues, using ‘biological Legos’ — cells transformed into bricks.