Emily Balskus wins Waterman Award with $1M in research funding
Emily Balskus has won the Alan T. Waterman Award, the National Science Foundation's most prestigious prize for scientists under 40 in the United States.
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Finch Therapeutics unleashes the power of the gut
The company is developing treatments that restore gut bacteria in people struggling with a range of diseases.
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Bacteria and viruses are travelling the world on highways in the sky
The atmosphere has a microbiome of bacteria, viruses and fungi that travel around the world on highways in the sky.
July 21, 2020 • ~6 min
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The connection between microbes and cholesterol levels
Researchers discover mysterious bacteria that break it down in the gut.
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Vodka won't protect you from coronavirus, and 4 other things to know about hand sanitizer
Most commercial hand sanitizers are mainly alcohol, but forget about hitting the liquor store and mixing your own.
March 13, 2020 • ~4 min
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New class of enzymes could lead to bespoke diets, therapeutics
Professor Emily Balskus and her team have identified an entirely new class of enzymes that degrade chemicals essential for neurological health, but also help digest foods like nuts, berries, and tea, releasing nutrients that may impact human health.
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Scene at MIT: PhD baby and her amazing mama | MIT News
A new daughter helped Alejandra Falla PhD ’18 gain perspective on life — and her tiny MIT regalia stole the show at Commencement.
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Understanding microbial competition for nitrogen | MIT News
Interactions among microorganisms account for nitrite accumulation just below the sunlit zone, with implications for oceanic carbon and nitrogen cycling.
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Microbial communities demonstrate high turnover | MIT News
New research provides insight into the behavior of microbial communities in the ocean.
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Celebrating a decade of interdisciplinary microbiology | MIT News
The Microbiology Graduate PhD Program spans 50 labs across 10 departments and divisions, offering a broad approach to microbial science and engineering.
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