How molecular clusters in the nucleus interact with chromosomes

A new study finds the clusters form small, stable droplets and may give the genome a gel-like structure.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 24, 2021 ~6 min

Getting quantum dots to stop blinking

New approach solves a persistent problem of intermittency that has hindered use of the tiny light emitters for biological imaging or quantum photonics.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 22, 2021 ~7 min


This light-powered catalyst mimics photosynthesis

The new molecule can improve the yield of reactions for generating pharmaceuticals and other useful compounds.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 15, 2021 ~7 min

Study: Global cancer risk from burning organic matter comes from unregulated chemicals

The researchers hope scientists and regulators will consider a broader class of compounds in evaluating cancer risk due to PAH exposure.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 22, 2021 ~7 min

Making catalytic surfaces more active to help decarbonize fuels and chemicals

A new approach increases the efficiency of chemical reactions that are key to many industrial processes.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 7, 2021 ~6 min

Using adversarial attacks to refine molecular energy predictions

MIT researchers find a new way to quantify the uncertainty in molecular energies predicted by neural networks.

Vineeth Venugopal | Department of Materials Science and Engineering • mit
Sept. 1, 2021 ~7 min

Machine learning discovers new sequences to boost drug delivery

MIT researchers employ machine learning to find powerful peptides that could improve a gene therapy drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
Aug. 10, 2021 ~8 min

Software to accelerate R&D

The alumni-founded startup Uncountable has developed a digital workbook to help scientists get more out of experimental data.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
July 13, 2021 ~8 min


Ultralight material withstands supersonic microparticle impacts

The new carbon-based material could be a basis for lighter, tougher alternatives to Kevlar and steel.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
June 24, 2021 ~8 min

How metals work together to weaken hardy nitrogen-nitrogen bonds

Study yields clues into how nitrogenase, an enzyme critical for life, converts nitrogen into ammonia.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
May 27, 2021 ~6 min

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