A natural light switch
MIT scientists identify and map the protein behind a light-sensing mechanism.
New system for human genome editing has potential to increase power and precision of DNA engineering
CRISPR-Cpf1 offers simpler approach to editing DNA; technology could disrupt scientific and commercial landscape.
Biologists find unexpected role for amyloid-forming protein
Yeast protein could offer clues to how Alzheimer’s plaques form in the brain.
Learning language by playing games
System learns to play text-based computer game using only linguistic information.
How flu viruses gain the ability to spread
New study reveals the soft palate is a key site for evolution of airborne transmissibility.
How the brain encodes time and place
Neuroscientists identify a brain circuit that is critical for forming episodic memories.
Viruses join fight against harmful bacteria
Engineered viruses could combat human disease and improve food safety.
DUSP, CRE, and STL Lab award $1.5 million in first round of faculty research funding
Thirteen grants awarded to MIT faculty and researchers from four different schools.
A passion for learning in the lab
Thomas McKrell designs, builds, and supervises nuclear science and engineering laboratory projects, and readies students for careers in research.
Sand, sand everywhere
Senior Carrington Motley balances track and field with research on vehicle mobility in sand.
Automating single-molecule image studies
MIT physics graduate student James Owen Andrews is developing software to improve dynamic image capture from super-resolution fluorescent microscopes.
How to make large 2-D sheets
MIT-led team develops method for scaling up production of thin electronic material.
Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker heralds innovation-based growth
Discussion with President Reif during MIT visit focuses on policy support for new growth.
Extending super-resolution techniques
MIT graduate student Takuma Inoue tackles labeling RNA without genetic modification for doctoral studies.