By capturing short-lived RNA molecules, scientists can map relationships between genes and the regulatory elements that control them.

The fellowships provide five years of funding to doctoral students in applied science, engineering, and mathematics who have “the extraordinary creativity and principled leadership necessary to tackle problems others can’t solve.”

An atlas of human protein kinases enables scientists to map cell signaling pathways with unprecedented speed and detail.

Researchers also found that a variant of the protein is not as protective against the bacteria and increases susceptibility to the disease.

Joining three teams backed by a total of $75 million, MIT researchers will tackle some of cancer’s toughest challenges.

With the new technique, MIT researchers hope to identify mutations that could be targeted with new cancer therapies.

Software allows scientists to model shapeshifting proteins in native cellular environments.

A new study finds precancerous colon cells turn on a gene called SOX17, which helps them evade detection and develop into more advanced tumors.

Whitehead Institute Member Jonathan Weissman and collaborators developed a tool to reconstruct human cell family trees, revealing how blood cell production changes in old age.

The MIT professor emerita and influential molecular biologist is being honored for her advocacy for women in science.