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Eyeless roundworms sense color
C. elegans compares the ratio of wavelengths in its environment to avoid dangerous bacteria that secrete colorful toxins.
Study reveals how egg cells get so big
Oocyte growth relies on physical phenomena that drive smaller cells to dump their contents into a larger cell.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2021
The Institute ranks second in four subject areas.
Chemists boost boron’s utility
A strategy for preventing boron-containing compounds from breaking down could help medicinal chemists design new drugs.
Lidia Vasconcelos, Division of Comparative Medicine staffer, dies at age 53
Worked to consistently maintain immaculate, state-of-the-art animal facilities, and provided guidance and support to DCM’s 90 animal care technicians and many active researchers.
Researchers introduce a new generation of tiny, agile drones
The technology could boost aerial robots’ repertoire, allowing them to operate in cramped spaces and withstand collisions.
Sharing stories of resilience
Flipping Failure is a collection of video stories told by MIT students about overcoming academic setbacks and coping with the pandemic.
SMART develops analytical tools to enable next-generation agriculture
Engineered plant nanosensors and portable Raman spectroscopy will help enable sustainable practices in traditional and urban agriculture.
MIT team improving gene therapies wins Sloan health care prize
Kano Therapeutics was one of eight finalists to pitch at the virtual competition.
Kelly Metcalf Pate to lead the Division of Comparative Medicine
The specialist in platelet immunology and veterinary medicine will succeed James Fox, who is retiring after 45 years of service.
Healing with hydrogels
Inspired by personal tragedy, graduate student Hyunwoo Yuk used his background in soft materials to develop a bioadhesive tape for repairing damaged tissue.
Future Founders Initiative aims to increase female entrepreneurship in biotech
MIT faculty collaborate with members of the Boston-area biotech community to commercialize women’s discoveries and promote female entrepreneurship.
Amy Jin named 2021 Gates Cambridge Scholar
MIT senior will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University.
How this biology lab class went virtual during the pandemic
Instructor Mandana Sassanfar found creative ways to teach first-years experimental techniques and laboratory protocols remotely.