Genetic 911: Cells’ emergency systems revealed
Study examines how cells exploit gene sequences to cope with toxic stress.
Study examines how cells exploit gene sequences to cope with toxic stress.
Findings may help predict colon cancer risk for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
New MIT study offers comprehensive look at chemical and genetic changes that occur as inflammation progresses to cancer.
Making proteins stand in line could lead to more lifelike lab tests.
MIT study suggests that at low dose-rate, radiation poses little risk to DNA.
MIT biological engineers find that proteins in mucus help ward off viral infection.
A single gene mutation can sweep through a population, opening the door for the concept of ‘species’ in bacteria.
From spider webs to tangled proteins, Markus Buehler finds the connections between mathematics, molecules and materials.
Alan Jasanoff is designing imaging sensors that could help reveal the brain’s inner workings.
By swapping microbial genes, Chris Voigt designs cells with novel functions.
Clinical trial of the programmable, implantable device shows promise in treating osteoporosis.
Several Institute alumni also among 66 new members announced today.
Based in School of Engineering but spanning all of MIT, IMES will be led by Arup K. Chakraborty.
New study could explain why variant enzymes boost the risk of cancer for some people.