Gene Brown, professor emeritus of biology, dies at 91 | MIT News
A pioneer in the field of intermediary metabolism and former dean of the School of Science, Brown’s deepest passion was teaching.
Aug. 18, 2017 • ~6 min
Fast, noninvasive technique for probing cells may reveal disease | MIT News
Researchers gauge a cell’s stiffness, which can reflect cancer or other conditions, simply by watching it.
Aug. 3, 2017 • ~7 min
Department of Biology welcomes three new faculty members | MIT News
Recent additions bring diverse expertise and cultural perspectives to research community.
July 25, 2017 • ~8 min
Study predicts heart cells’ response to dwindling oxygen | MIT News
Results may help surgeons determine when and how to treat heart attacks.
July 20, 2017 • ~7 min
A rose by any other name would smell as yeast | MIT News
Emily Havens Greenhagen ’05 leads a team of scientists brewing perfume from yeast.
July 14, 2017 • ~8 min
School of Science professors granted tenure | MIT News
Seven award-winning faculty members represent the departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
June 28, 2017 • ~8 min
STEX event showcases innovations in fitness technology and science | MIT News
Entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts build connections at workshop.
June 26, 2017 • ~10 min
New tool offers snapshots of neuron activity | MIT News
FLARE technique can reveal which cells respond during different tasks.
June 26, 2017 • ~6 min
Microbe generates extraordinarily diverse array of peptides | MIT News
In marine bacteria, evolution of new specialized molecules follows a previously unknown path.
June 22, 2017 • ~8 min
Pew recognizes four MIT researchers for innovation in biomedical science | MIT News
Biophysicist Ibrahim Cissé and cell biologist Gene-Wei Li honored as Pew Scholars; postdocs Ana Fiszbein and María Inda are named Pew Latin American Fellows.
June 20, 2017 • ~9 min
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