Researchers discovered a previously unknown function of RNA, potentially opening the door to new ways to treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers redesign a compact RNA-guided enzyme from bacteria, making it an efficient editor of human DNA.

Since an MIT team introduced expansion microscopy in 2015, the technique has powered the science behind kidney disease, plant seeds, the microbiome, Alzheimer’s, viruses, and more.

MIT biologists have found that defects in some transfer RNA molecules can lead to the formation of these common conditions.

"Our results contribute significantly to understanding the potential health risks of e-cigarette use..."

The programmable proteins are compact, modular, and can be directed to modify DNA in human cells.

When scientists stimulated cells to produce a protein that helps “water bears” survive extreme environments, the tissue showed much less DNA damage after radiation treatment.

They identified proteins that influence splicing of about half of all human introns, allowing for more complex types of gene regulation.

Researchers have discovered a surprising role for RNA in DNA repair. The work could lead to better treatments for cancer and other diseases.

By examining antigen architectures, MIT researchers built a therapeutic cancer vaccine that may improve tumor response to immune checkpoint blockade treatments.