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Visiting Iraqi journalist ranks culture over conflict

March 21, 2007

This is a ribbon diagram of the enzyme BluB, which MIT researchers have shown catalyzes the formation of DMB, a fragment of vitamin B12. The stick drawings (in yellow, red and blue) represent cofactors that the enzyme cannibalizes to form DMB.

MIT biologists solve vitamin puzzle

March 21, 2007

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Robotic brace aids stroke recovery

Worn on the arm, NeuroRobotic device is lightweight, portable

March 20, 2007

Architect and MIT alum Wes Henderson advocated mentoring to encourage and guide aspiring architects.

Mentoring, inclusiveness draw aspiring architects to the field

March 19, 2007

MIT researchers David Simchi-Levi, left, and Olivier L. de Weck released version 1.3 of their SpaceNet software this month.

Engineers create SpaceNet--the supply chain

Network of nodes could ensure delivery to moon

March 19, 2007

This graphic describes a mathematical structure similar to but much smaller than E8.

Math research team maps E8

Calculation on paper would cover Manhattan

March 18, 2007

MIT IDs role of key protein in tumor growth

March 15, 2007

Two from MIT win Franklin Institute Awards

March 15, 2007

As opinions flow through blogs and Internet, political power relocates, diffusely

March 14, 2007

Prof compares business models' impact on economic development

POES, FOES and SOES dial for dollars

March 13, 2007

Senior Andrew Lee welcomes sophomore Dan Rogers to a presentation on carbon nanotube capacitors.

Student-run Energy 2.0 focuses on cleantech innovation, investment

March 13, 2007

An experimental in vitro demonstration of the "fluidization" of a healthy human red blood cell through a microfliuidic channel at room temperature. The series of images shows how the shape of a red blood cell changes as it is squeezed through a 4 micron by 4 micron channel.

MIT shows how blood cells change shape

Work could aid understanding of malaria, other blood disorders

March 12, 2007

MIT researchers have developed a high-throughput method for the detection of biomolecules (such as DNA shown here) using multifunctional particles. The technique could make medical diagnostics and drug discovery faster and cheaper.

Hydrogel particles pave way for new bedside diagnostics

Chemical engineers bring 'theranostics'--personalized therapies--ever closer.

March 8, 2007

Annette Kim, assistant professor, urban studies and planning, left, Elliot Hui, postdoc, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, and Troy van Voorhis, assistant professor, chemistry, discussed faith and development.

Panel explores links among faith, academia and aid in the developing world

March 7, 2007

Solar power, clean energy inspire Norwegian entrepreneur