Feng Zhang named 2016 Tang Prize laureate | MIT News
Broad Institute/MIT scientist among three honored for CRISPR contributions.
June 18, 2016 • ~6 min
Study: Molecular motors shape chromosome structure | MIT News
By organizing chromosomes into many tiny loops, molecular motors play key role cell division.
June 10, 2016 • ~9 min
New CRISPR system for targeting RNA | MIT News
Scientists program C2c2, discovered in bacteria as a viral defense mechanism, to manipulate cellular RNA.
June 2, 2016 • ~4 min
Scientists illuminate a hidden regulator in gene transcription | MIT News
New super-resolution technique visualizes important role of short-lived enzyme clusters.
May 25, 2016 • ~8 min
Neuroscientists illuminate role of autism-linked gene | MIT News
Loss of Shank gene prevents neuronal synapses from properly maturing.
May 24, 2016 • ~6 min
Eric Lander wins faculty’s Killian Award | MIT News
Biologist honored for his scientific leadership, pioneering work in genomics, and inspiring teaching.
May 18, 2016 • ~4 min
New approach to genetic analysis yields markers linked to complex diseases | MIT News
Study identifies new gene variants that may be targets for treating arrhythmia.
May 10, 2016 • ~8 min
Controlling RNA in living cells | MIT News
Modular, programmable proteins can be used to track or manipulate gene expression.
April 25, 2016 • ~6 min
Taking on melanoma, one cell at a time | MIT News
In step toward personalized medicine, researchers are using single-cell analysis to unravel cancer’s secrets.
April 7, 2016 • ~10 min
Reprogramming gut bacteria as “living therapeutics” | MIT News
Daily doses of synthetic biotics developed by startup Synologic may sense, treat metabolic diseases.
April 5, 2016 • ~8 min
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