On the hunt for rare cancer cells
Jellyfish-inspired device that rapidly and efficiently captures cancer cells from blood samples could enable better patient monitoring.
How cancer cells break free from tumors
New MIT study identifies adhesion molecules key to cancer’s spread through the body.
Tracking stem cell reprogramming
Biologists reveal genes key to development of pluripotency, in single cells.
Plants exhibit a wide range of mechanical properties, engineers find
Biological structures may help engineers design new materials.
New study finds link between cell division and growth rate
Findings answer puzzling question of how cells know when to progress through the cell cycle.
Chris A. Kaiser selected as MIT provost
Longtime member of the biology faculty to succeed L. Rafael Reif as the Institute’s senior academic and budget officer.
Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package
Pared-down nucleic acid nanoparticle poses less risk of side effects, offers better targeting.
Piece by piece
MIT biologist Schwartz relishes the challenge of picking apart the cell’s most complex structure.