How Omicron escapes from antibodies
A computational study shows that dozens of mutations help the virus’ spike protein evade antibodies that target SARS-CoV-2.
A computational study shows that dozens of mutations help the virus’ spike protein evade antibodies that target SARS-CoV-2.
MIT experiment finds people will respond to cues from neighbors about activities and risk preferences.
Collective intelligence methodology identifies key findings to accelerate the pace of innovation and build health resilience.
Tiny Tides is an automated fast-flow instrument that can synthesize peptide-nucleic acids in a single shot.
In 2.C01, George Barbastathis demonstrates how mechanical engineers can use their knowledge of physical systems to keep algorithms in check and develop more accurate predictions.
MIT community members made headlines around the world for their innovative approaches to addressing problems local and global.
Top Institute stories dealt with the return to campus and continued response to Covid-19, MIT’s commitments to climate action, its support of a diverse community, and more.
The year’s popular research stories include a promising new approach to cancer immunotherapy, the confirmation of a 50-year-old theorem, and a major fusion breakthrough.
Mathematical simulations show the new approach may offer faster, cheaper, and more accurate detection, including identifying new variants.
Infection during pregnancy with elevated levels of the cytokine IL-17a may yield microbiome alterations that prime offspring for aberrant immune responses, mouse study suggests.
A new exhibition explores the possibilities of virtual storytelling.
The MIT Mobile ID offers the same functionality a physical ID card does on campus, via an iOS or Android device.
The MIT EnergyHack brought together bright minds from across the world to address some of the energy sector’s most pressing challenges.
Houston discusses leading the company through the pandemic in a fireside chat hosted by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
Paper-based blood test developed by SMART researchers can rapidly determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies.