New CRISPR-based tool inserts large DNA sequences at desired sites in cells
Known as PASTE, the technique holds potential for treating a variety of diseases caused by faulty genes.
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Genome-wide screens could reveal the liver’s secrets
A new technique for studying liver cells within an organism could shed light on the genes required for regeneration.
A new control system for synthetic genes
Researchers have developed a technique that could help fine-tune the production of monoclonal antibodies and other useful proteins.
A “door” into the mitochondrial membrane
Study finds the protein MTCH2 is responsible for shuttling various other proteins into the membrane of mitochondria. The finding could have implications for cancer treatments and MTCH2-linked conditions.
Doubling down on sustainability innovation in Kendall Square
The Kendall Square Association’s annual meeting highlights local efforts to develop and shift toward clean energy solutions.
Convenience-sized RNA editing
MIT neuroscientists expand CRISPR toolkit with new, compact Cas7-11 enzyme.
New research center focused on brain-body relationship established at MIT
K. Lisa Yang Brain-Body Center to investigate the brain’s complex relationship with other body systems.
Six from MIT Named 2022 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
Tracing a cancer’s family tree to its roots reveals how tumors grow
Family trees of lung cancer cells reveal how cancer evolves from its earliest stages to an aggressive form capable of spreading throughout the body.
Advocating for vaccine equity
Postdoc Digbijay Mahat became a cancer researcher to improve health care in Nepal, but the Covid-19 pandemic exposed additional resource disparities.
Mentorship and medicine
MIT senior Daniel Zhang aims to provide hope for young patients and support to young students.
Speeding up directed evolution of molecules in the lab
Using a new robotic platform, researchers can simultaneously track hundreds of microbial populations as they evolve new proteins or other molecules.
Illuminating the history and global story of antibiotics
HASTS PhD student Rijul Kochhar tracks changing medical and microbial realities, and examines what they portend for society.
David Li wins 2022 Marshall Scholarship
The MIT senior will pursue graduate studies in the U.K., at Cambridge and Oxford universities.
RNA-targeting enzyme expands the CRISPR toolkit
Exploring diversity among bacterial immune systems, McGovern Institute scientists uncovere a programmable system for precisely targeting and modifying RNA.