Six from MIT awarded research funding to address Covid-19
Multi-institutional MassCPR initiative announces more than $16.5 million to support 62 Boston-area projects.
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Making an impact through chemical engineering
Hadley Sikes designs simple-to-use diagnostic devices that could benefit patients around the world.
Study finds that aging neurons accumulate DNA damage
Reactivating an enzyme that promotes DNA repair can help to reverse age-related cognitive decline in mice.
“Lean lab” approach enables quick research ramp down
MIT lab offers a model for cost savings, productivity, and safety; principles may also facilitate efficient reopening in the future.
SMART researchers uncover new anti-phage defense mechanisms
Discovery explains why some bacteria have been able to defend against phage therapy, opens new ways to overcome existing challenges.
Study finds “volume dial” for turning neural communication up or down
The protein Synaptotagmin 7 limits supply of neurotransmitter-containing vesicles for release at synapses.
Third annual Science Slam becomes first virtual Research Slam
Nine biology alumni had just three minutes and one slide to awe the audience and judges.
Kerry Emanuel, David Sabatini, and Peter Shor receive BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge awards
Laureates recognized for contributions to climate change, biomedicine, and quantum cryptography.
MIT’s second virtual town hall addresses the months ahead
Decisions on when to return to campus await more information but may involve a phased process and continued precautions.
Design that makes a difference
Fusing art, science, and product design, senior Jierui Fang has followed — and sometimes created — her own path at MIT.
“If we cannot go out, we can always go in”
Venerable Miao Guang urges mindfulness in a time of pandemic during a virtual meeting hosted by MIT Global Languages.
Siranush Babakhanova and Michal Gala named 2020 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Seniors will receive full funding for graduate studies at Stanford University.
Myth-busting on YouTube
Postdoc Izabella Pena uses social media to combat the infodemic about the Covid-19 pandemic.
Three from MIT elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2020
Faculty members Abhijit Banerjee, Bonnie Berger, and Roger Summons elected by peers for outstanding contributions to research.
Gabriela Schlau-Cohen wins Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Award recognizes talents and leadership qualities of young faculty in the chemical sciences.