Microbial communities demonstrate high turnover | MIT News
New research provides insight into the behavior of microbial communities in the ocean.
Jan. 18, 2018 • ~7 min
MIT brainpower highlighted in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 lists for 2018 | MIT News
Forbes calls this year's 30 Under 30 lists an "encyclopedia of creative disruption."
Nov. 21, 2017 • ~7 min
New techniques give blood biopsies greater promise | MIT News
Improved methods validate the use of blood samples for studying patients’ cancer genomes.
Nov. 6, 2017 • ~10 min
Researchers engineer CRISPR to edit single RNA letters in human cells | MIT News
“REPAIR” system edits RNA, rather than DNA; has potential to treat diseases without permanently affecting the genome.
Oct. 25, 2017 • ~6 min
Arup Chakraborty elected to National Academy of Medicine | MIT News
Recognized for his contributions to health, the distinguished professor is now a member of the national academies of medicine, science, and engineering.
Oct. 16, 2017 • ~4 min
Department of Biology hosts its first Science Slam | MIT News
Eight biology trainees had just three minutes to explain their research and earn favor with the judges and audience in new yearly event.
Oct. 5, 2017 • ~3 min
Ten researchers from MIT and Broad receive NIH Director’s Awards | MIT News
Awards support high-risk, high-impact biomedical research.
Oct. 5, 2017 • ~4 min
Gene-editing technology developer Feng Zhang awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize | MIT News
MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.
Sept. 19, 2017 • ~5 min
Fikile Brushett and Florence Wagner named to Chemical and Engineering News “Talented 12” | MIT News
MIT affiliates recognized for their innovative approaches to energy storage and drug discovery.
Sept. 1, 2017 • ~3 min
Feng Zhang to share Albany Medical Prize | MIT News
Five recipients honored for their fundamental and complementary accomplishments related to CRISPR-Cas9.
Aug. 15, 2017 • ~2 min
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