New technique scours the genome for genes that combat disease | MIT News

Biological engineers identify genes that protect against protein linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 12, 2017 ~5 min

Putting projects at the forefront | MIT News

NEET pilot initiative centers around interdisciplinary projects to prepare students for the practice of engineering.

Meg Murphy | School of Engineering • mit
Oct. 5, 2017 ~7 min


Department of Biology hosts its first Science Slam | MIT News

Eight biology trainees had just three minutes to explain their research and earn favor with the judges and audience in new yearly event.

Raleigh McElvery | Department of Biology • mit
Oct. 5, 2017 ~3 min

Ten researchers from MIT and Broad receive NIH Director’s Awards | MIT News

Awards support high-risk, high-impact biomedical research.

Julie Pryor | McGovern Institute for Brain Research • mit
Oct. 5, 2017 ~4 min

Tackling the world’s challenges in the field | MIT News

MISTI media contest showcases MIT students working to build a better world.

MISTI • mit
Oct. 2, 2017 ~3 min

Projects make inroads on global food and water challenges | MIT News

MIT researchers supported by J-WAFS present results of their work on food and water security.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 21, 2017 ~7 min

Gene-editing technology developer Feng Zhang awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize | MIT News

MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.

Lemelson-MIT Program • mit
Sept. 19, 2017 ~5 min

Mucus’ influence on bacterial behavior | MIT News

Summer Scholar Gaetana Michelet explores the role mucus plays in protecting people from getting sick.

Denis Paiste | Materials Processing Center • mit
Sept. 8, 2017 ~2 min


Study suggests simple way to predict preterm births | MIT News

Test of cervical mucus may reveal pregnant women’s risk of going into labor too early.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 4, 2017 ~7 min

New way to test antibiotics could lead to better drugs | MIT News

Study finds bacterial response to drugs varies in different environments.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 31, 2017 ~5 min

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