Tracking the footprints of protein synthesis

Researchers refine a method to quantify protein production, show that the precision with which bacteria and eukaryotes tune their gene expression is remarkably similar.

Raleigh McElvery | Department of Biology • mit
Dec. 14, 2018 ~9 min

Surviving one of Earth’s most extreme environments

New research finds a unique component of cell membranes in an archaea species conveys protection against acidic surroundings.

Fatima Husain | EAPS • mit
Dec. 14, 2018 ~5 min


MIT engineers repurpose wasp venom as an antibiotic drug

Altered peptides from a South American wasp’s venom can kill bacteria but are nontoxic to human cells.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 7, 2018 ~5 min

Bursting bubbles launch bacteria from water to air

Study illuminates new mode of bacteria dispersal.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 15, 2018 ~8 min

Chemical synthesis could produce more potent antibiotics

Simple method for linking molecules could help overcome drug resistant infections.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 5, 2018 ~6 min

Studying the hotbed of horizontal gene transfers

Global Microbiome Conservancy research reveals surprising new insights into human gut microbiomes.

Fatima Husain | EAPS • mit
Oct. 22, 2018 ~7 min

Study suggests glaucoma may be an autoimmune disease | MIT News

Unexpected findings show that the body’s own immune system destroys retinal cells.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 10, 2018 ~6 min

MIT engineers recruit microbes to help fight cholera | MIT News

Probiotic bacteria can diagnose, prevent, and treat infections.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
June 13, 2018 ~5 min


Ingestible “bacteria on a chip” could help diagnose disease | MIT News

Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 24, 2018 ~7 min

New theory describes intricacies of a splashing droplet | MIT News

Findings may help track movement of pesticides and biological contaminants.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
May 16, 2018 ~9 min

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