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School of Science
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Chemists synthesize millions of proteins not found in nature
New technology could lead to development of novel “xenoprotein” drugs against infectious diseases.
May 21, 2018 -
William Rodríguez: Helping others broaden their horizons
MIT senior and Model UN leader William Rodríguez works to encourage the global exchange of ideas.
May 20, 2018 -
TESS takes initial test image
Exoplanet-seeking satellite developed by MIT swings by moon toward final orbit.
May 18, 2018 -
Eight from MIT receive 2018 Fulbright awards
Graduating students and alumni will conduct research abroad in 2018-19 academic year.
May 18, 2018 -
Applying machine learning to challenges in the pharmaceutical industry
MIT researchers and industry form new consortium to aid the drug discovery process.
May 17, 2018 -
Featured video: The neuroscience behind "Yanny" vs. "Laurel"
MIT grad students explain why some people hear "Yanny" and others hear "Laurel" in the audio clip that's taken the world by storm.
May 17, 2018 -
Ann Graybiel wins 2018 Gruber Neuroscience Prize
MIT neuroscientist is recognized for her pioneering work on the complexity and function of the basal ganglia.
May 16, 2018 -
Gerald Fink wins faculty’s Killian Award
Biologist honored for his work developing yeast as a model organism for genetic studies.
May 16, 2018 -
Jeff Gore: A physicist exploring population dynamics of microbes
MIT professor sees many “big, deep questions in biology” that benefit from study by both physicists and life scientists.
May 14, 2018 -
Understanding the proton's weak side
Research from the Qweak experiment provides a precision measurement of the proton’s weak charge. narrows the search for new physics.
May 10, 2018 -
Mircea Dincă: Searching for materials that collect and store energy
A lifelong fascination with chemistry has led to research on exotic new materials with environmental advantages.
May 8, 2018 -
3Q: Hazel Sive on MIT-Africa
Faculty director discusses the future of the initiative and Africa’s position as a global priority for the Institute.
May 7, 2018 -
Matthew Shoulders wins Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Award recognizes talents and leadership qualities of young faculty in the chemical sciences.
May 7, 2018 -
Clearing the air over Southeast Asia
Study finds reducing biomass burning is not enough to significantly improve air quality in Southeast Asia.
May 7, 2018 -
Protecting confidentiality in genomic studies
Cryptographic system could enable “crowdsourced” genomics, with volunteers contributing information to privacy-protected databases.
May 7, 2018 -
Biologists discover function of gene linked to familial ALS
Study in worms reveals gene loss can lead to accumulation of waste products in cells.
May 4, 2018 -
Chi Zhang wins IUPAC-Solvay International Award for Young Chemists
Award from the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and Solvay recognizes the best PhD theses in the chemical sciences.
May 4, 2018 -
Ushering in the next phase of exoplanet discovery
Professor Sara Seager previews a new era of discovery as a leader of the TESS mission, which is expected to find some 20,000 extrasolar planets.
May 3, 2018 -
Fasting boosts stem cells’ regenerative capacity
A drug treatment that mimics fasting can also provide the same benefit, study finds.
May 3, 2018 -
Brain circuit helps us learn by watching others
Scientists pinpoint neural interactions that are necessary for observational learning.
May 3, 2018