RNA combination therapy for lung cancer offers promise for personalized medicine
Researchers improve therapeutic response in clinically relevant model of lung-tumor growth.
An easier way to manipulate malaria genes
New approach to knocking out parasite’s genes could make it easier to identify drug targets.
Forced mutations doom HIV
New study reveals how a potential HIV drug exacts its toll on viral populations.
Preventing mosquito-borne disease
MIT-Brazil Program interns collaborate on platform that optimizes mosquito control in Brazil.
Robert Langer receives Kyoto Prize
Institute Professor cited as "a founder of the field of tissue engineering."
Illuminating neuron activity in 3-D
New technique allows scientists to monitor the entire nervous system of a small worm.
Delving deep into the brain
MRI sensor allows neuroscientists to map neural activity with molecular precision.
Brewing up sustainability
Novel system devised by MIT spinout Cambrian Innovation uses microbes to treat, extract power from wastewater.
Fast way to measure DNA repair
Test analyzing cells’ ability to fix different kinds of broken DNA could help doctors predict cancer risk.
Feng Zhang wins NSF's Alan T. Waterman Award
Waterman Award is NSF's highest honor recognizing an outstanding researcher under the age of 35.
Tiny particles may pose big risk
Some nanoparticles commonly added to consumer products can significantly damage DNA.
MRI reveals genetic activity
New MIT technique could help decipher genes’ roles in learning and memory.
Hitchhiking vaccines boost immunity
New MIT vaccines that catch a ride to immune cell depots could help fight cancer and HIV.
Research reveals structure of key CRISPR complex
Work reveals how a genome-editing tool works to correct errors in the genetic code.
Optogenetic toolkit goes multicolor
New light-sensitive proteins allow scientists to study how multiple sets of neurons interact with each other.