What are HeLa cells? A cancer biologist explains
The immortal cancer cells of Henrietta Lacks revolutionized the fields of science, medicine and bioethics. And they still survive today, more than 70 years after her death.
Ivan Martinez, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology, West Virginia University •
conversation
May 31, 2022 • ~5 min
May 31, 2022 • ~5 min
What is it about the human brain that makes us smarter than other animals? New research gives intriguing answer
Human brains seem to be wired differently to those of chimps or macaques.
David Menon, Professor, Head of Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge •
conversation
May 27, 2022 • ~8 min
May 27, 2022 • ~8 min
What rigorous evidence has to say about summer youth employment programs
New J-PAL North America publication helps policymakers understand summer programs’ wide-ranging benefits, in such areas as criminal justice involvement, education, and development.
Mera Cronbaugh | J-PAL North America •
mit
May 24, 2022 • ~6 min
May 24, 2022 • ~6 min
MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium announces recipients of inaugural MCSC Seed Awards
Twenty winning projects will link industry member priorities with research groups across campus to develop scalable climate solutions.
Molly Chase | Climate and Sustainability Consortium •
mit
May 23, 2022 • ~15 min
May 23, 2022 • ~15 min
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