Researchers map brain cell changes in Alzheimer’s disease

Study reveals key cell structures and gene expression changes near amyloid plaques and tau tangles in mouse brain tissue.

Allessandra DiCorato | Broad Institute • mit
Feb. 2, 2023 ~7 min

Physicists observe rare resonance in molecules for the first time

The findings could provide a new way to control chemical reactions.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 1, 2023 ~8 min


Targeting cancer with a multidrug nanoparticle

Using bottlebrush-shaped particles, researchers can identify and deliver synergistic combinations of cancer drugs.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 26, 2023 ~9 min

Fresh insights into inflammation, aging brains

Harvard scientists’ research on mice suggests chain reaction may be involved in the brain's aging process.

Clea Simon • harvard
Jan. 17, 2023 ~7 min

How science fiction predicted recent high-tech developments in chemistry

Astounding leaps forward in diagnostics, recycling and food are just a few areas of chemistry that were once considered science fiction

Mark Lorch, Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull • conversation
Dec. 29, 2022 ~8 min

New tool can assist with identifying carbohydrate-binding proteins

Groundbreaking research can help alleviate the challenges affiliated with studying carbohydrates.

Danielle Randall Doughty | Department of Chemistry • mit
Dec. 22, 2022 ~5 min

Using light to manipulate neuron excitability

A new optogenetics-based tool allows researchers to control how neurons respond to electrical input.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 7, 2022 ~7 min

Graphene is a proven supermaterial, but manufacturing the versatile form of carbon at usable scales remains a challenge

Graphene is superstrong and superconductive, and it has applications in everything from construction to electronics. But to date there have been almost no commercial uses of the material.

Kevin Wyss, PhD Student in Chemistry, Rice University • conversation
Nov. 29, 2022 ~9 min


Method tames tricky binary chlorine molecule

Scientists report using a simple process to stabilize an unruly binary chloride molecule, manganese trichloride.

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
Nov. 8, 2022 ~5 min

MIT engineers develop a low-cost terahertz camera

The device provides greater sensitivity and speed than previous versions, and could be used for industrial inspection, airport security, and communications.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 4, 2022 ~9 min

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