New technique can reveal exposure to aflatoxin, a potent carcinogen, before tumors develop.

A trailblazing industrial and environmental chemist, Ellen Swallow Richards was MIT’s first female graduate and first female instructor.

With chemistry and light, researchers can tune the focus of tiny beads of liquid.

MIT ranked within the top 5 for 19 of 46 subject areas.

New estimate predates earliest fossil evidence by 800 million years.

Automated manufacturing could make it easier to develop and test new peptide drugs.

After Dresselhaus’ recent passing, GE invited PhD candidate Leora Cooper to walk the red carpet at the 2017 Academy Awards in her grandmother's stead.

Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.

Three-in-one design allows genetic, chemical, optical, and electrical inputs and outputs.

New iron oxide nanoparticles could help avoid a rare side effect caused by current contrast agents.