Synthetic biology circuits can respond within seconds
MIT engineers design the first synthetic circuit that consists entirely of fast, reversible protein-protein interactions.
The (robotic) doctor will see you now
Study finds patients are receptive to interacting with robots designed to evaluate symptoms in a contact-free way.
Epigenomic map reveals circuitry of 30,000 human disease regions
Analysis reveals genetic control elements that are linked to hundreds of human traits.
Chemists discover the structure of a key coronavirus protein
The protein, which acts as an ion channel, could be a target for new drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Using machine learning to track the pandemic’s impact on mental health
Textual analysis of social media posts finds users’ anxiety and suicide-risk levels are rising, among other negative trends.
Mirrored chip could enable handheld dark-field microscopes
Simple chip powered by quantum dots allows standard microscopes to visualize difficult-to-image biological organisms.
Advocating for federal research funding on Capitol Hill
Students and postdocs from MIT's Science Policy Initiative meet with lawmakers on science-engineering-technology Congressional Visit Days 2019.
Center for Environmental Health Sciences announces 2019 call for pilot project proposals
Proposals are invited for basic and translational environmental health sciences research.
New player in cellular signaling
Researchers have identified a key nutrient sensor in the mTOR pathway that links nutrient availability to cell growth.
Francis Collins: Scientists must engage with the world
In Compton Lecture, NIH director details the importance of reaching out to others.
Picower and MIT scientists awarded BRAIN Initiative grants
Researchers will advance our understanding of the human mind and discover new ways to treat, prevent, and cure neurological disorders.