Bioengineering and biotechnology
Watch and learn: Time teaches us how to recognize visual objects
September 11, 2008
MIT work could help develop better computer vision systems
Also labeled: Computer science and technology, Neuroscience
Glenn Foundation gift creates new lab for the science of aging
September 9, 2008
Also labeled: Genetics, Health sciences and technology
Philanthropists Eli and Edythe L. Broad make unprecedented gift to endow the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT
September 4, 2008
$400 million endowment gift brings total commitment to $600 million; Novel experiment in new way of doing science declared early success
Also labeled: Genetics, Health sciences and technology
Manalis a winner of new NIH grant
September 3, 2008
EUREKA program seeks to unleash revolutionary science
MIT zooms in on malaria-infected cells
September 1, 2008
Work could aid in diagnostics, drug testing
Also labeled: Health sciences and technology, Physics
Beyond jewelry: Engineering new uses for gold
August 22, 2008
MIT researchers see precious metal's value in war on cancer, other applications
MIT zeroes in on Alzheimer's structures
August 21, 2008
Work could lead to new drugs for the common disease
MIT engineers work toward cell-sized batteries
August 20, 2008
Microbatteries could power tomorrow's miniature devices
Building microchips from the bottom up
August 14, 2008
MIT develops novel self-assembly method that could break size barrier
Geobiologist Newman follows a rocky road
August 4, 2008
New HHMI investigator sees clues to life in ancient rocks
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences
MIT Portugal students win entrepreneurship competition
July 23, 2008
Invention could help diagnose muscle wasting
MIT researchers offer glimpse of rare mutant cells
July 21, 2008
Imaging system may help understand origins of cancer
MIT-led team creates touch-based illusion
July 17, 2008
Mind trick yields new insights on perception
Also labeled: Neuroscience
Team unveils 'parts list' of cell powerhouse
July 11, 2008
Also labeled: Genetics, Health sciences and technology
Study points to dietary cocktail for Alzheimer's
July 8, 2008
Supplement improves memory, learning in gerbils
Also labeled: Health sciences and technology, Neuroscience
Using a light touch to measure protein bonds
June 30, 2008
MIT researchers tug at molecules with optical tweezers
Also labeled: Mechanical engineering
New probe may help untangle cells' signaling pathways
June 27, 2008
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering
MIT researchers unravel bacteria communication pathways
June 12, 2008
Also labeled: Environment, Genetics
Report: Support early-career investigators, high-reward research
June 3, 2008
MIT's Horvitz helped draft AAAS recommendations
Also labeled: National relations and service, Nobel Prizes
Wave of the future: MIT to graduate first class of biological engineering majors
June 2, 2008
Also labeled: Commencement, Students
CEHS awards 2008 research prizes
May 30, 2008
Colleagues honor Professor Lisa Steiner of biology
May 30, 2008
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Faculty
Center funds environmental health projects for 2008
May 27, 2008
Also labeled: Cancer, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Environment, Health sciences and technology, Faculty
Five MIT faculty named HHMI investigators
May 27, 2008


















