Bioengineering and biotechnology
Koch Institute, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center announce launch of 'Bridge Project' to attack most-lethal forms of cancer
March 6, 2012
Institutions, research teams, non-profit organizations join forces in novel approaches targeting pancreatic cancer, glioblastoma.
Also labeled: Biology, Cancer, Collaboration, Faculty, Hospitals, Koch Institute, Medicine, Research
Harnessing nature’s solar cells
February 3, 2012
Photovoltaic panels made from plant material could become a cheap, easy alternative to traditional solar cells.
Also labeled: Biology, Energy, Innovation and inventions, Nature, Photosynthesis, Photovoltaics, Solar
Rebuilding American manufacturing
November 30, 2011
White House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States.
Allen Lin ’11, MEng ’11 named Marshall Scholar
November 23, 2011
Recent alum will hone interests in policy, synthetic biology through study in the United Kingdom.
Living cells say: Can you hear me now?
November 17, 2011
Researchers find that cells’ chemical signaling includes a way to tell whether signals are being received or not.
Langer wins Warren Alpert Foundation Prize
September 15, 2011
Biomedical engineer shares $250,000 award
Teaching algae to make fuel
May 24, 2011
New process could lead to production of hydrogen using bioengineered microorganisms.
Jerome Lettvin, MIT professor emeritus, dies at 91
April 29, 2011
Dynamic cognitive scientist made key contributions to neurophysiology and vision science.








