Bioengineering and biotechnology
New evidence links sirtuins and life extension
December 15, 2009
Study from Leonard Guarente shows how sirtuins act in the brain during calorie restriction to potentially lengthen lifespan.
The 'sci' behind the 'fi'
December 11, 2009
A public television program explores the ways real science is starting to catch up with the futuristic visions in Star Trek.
Reporter’s Notebook: Breaking the silence
December 8, 2009
Actress Padma Lakshmi comes to MIT to raise awareness of endometriosis and help launch the new Center for Gynepathology.
Engineering a cure
December 3, 2009
Biological engineering professor Linda Griffith launches a new center to study endometriosis and other gynecological diseases.
New computer model could lead to safer stents
December 2, 2009
Study by HST scientists shows that location of arterial stents is critical to efficient and safe drug delivery.
3 Questions: Suzanne Corkin on the world’s most famous amnesic
December 1, 2009
This week, scientists plan to slice the brain of H.M., the amnesia patient who died last year and whose condition helped shed light on how memories are formed.
Also labeled: Neuroscience, 3 Questions
One word: bioplastics
November 17, 2009
At a new plant in Iowa, MIT-rooted technology will use bacteria to turn corn into biodegradable plastics.
Explained: RNA interference
November 11, 2009
Exploiting the recently discovered mechanism could allow biologists to develop disease treatments by shutting down specific genes.
Nanoparticles for gene therapy improve
November 5, 2009
MIT team’s nanoparticles could become a safer alternative to gene therapy delivered by viruses.
Remembering David Schauer
November 3, 2009
Professor’s ‘academic family’ recalls the life and work of the infectious disease expert.
Back to (brain) basics
November 3, 2009
MIT neuroscientists are using their knowledge of the brain to generate promising treatments for autism, mental retardation and Alzheimer’s disease.
Also labeled: Alzheimer's, Autism, Neuroscience, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, Schizophrenia
Possible origins of pancreatic cancer revealed
November 3, 2009
Tumors can arise from different cell types in the pancreas, depending on the circumstances, according to MIT cancer biologists.
Also labeled: Cancer, Koch Institute
More jabs needed
October 30, 2009
Study suggests that vaccinating many more people could slow the seasonal influenza virus's ability to evade vaccines.
Protein is linked to lung cancer development
October 22, 2009
Drugs that inhibit the protein, which normally helps defend cells from infection, could target tumors in certain lung cancer patients.
A head of time
October 20, 2009
For the first time, neuroscientists find brain cells that keep track of time with extreme precision.
Deshpande Center's latest funding cycle supports goal of 'idea to impact'
October 17, 2009
Since 2002, the Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation has funded more than 80 projects with over $9 M in grants. The center supports a wide range of emerging technologies including biotechnology, biomedical devices, information technology, new materials, tiny tech, and energy innovations. Eighteen projects have spun out of the center as independent startups, having collectively raised over $150 million in outside financing from investors.
A new dimension for genome studies
October 9, 2009
By revealing the 3-D structure of DNA, scientists explain how it manages to stay untangled. The findings could also help reveal how cells regulate their genes.
Also labeled: Broad Institute, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
A capital achievement
October 7, 2009
In White House ceremony, President Barack Obama presents JoAnne Stubbe with the National Medal of Science in recognition of enzyme research that led to cancer drug.
To peer inside a living cell
October 6, 2009
Quantum mechanics could help build ultra-high-resolution electron microscopes that won't destroy living cells, according to MIT electrical engineers.
In Profile: Scott Manalis
September 23, 2009
His technology to weigh single cells led to an unexpected research focus: figuring out how cancerous cells escape normal growth controls.
Biochemist JoAnne Stubbe wins National Medal of Science
September 17, 2009
Nation's top science honor goes to MIT biochemist for her role in helping reveal the mechanism of enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair
In Profile: Leonard Guarente
September 15, 2009
Biology professor discovered a gene at the center of aging. Now that research is yielding therapies that target the diseases of old age.
Singapore course adds education component to MIT's research efforts in Asia
August 17, 2009
Also labeled: Health sciences and technology, Global
A new way to prepare fluorinated pharmaceuticals
August 13, 2009
New method gives drug designers more flexibility
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Health sciences and technology
MIT researchers: The mind's eye scans like a spotlight
August 12, 2009
New role discovered for brain waves
Also labeled: Brain and cognitive sciences, Neuroscience
Tumor mutations can predict chemo success
August 6, 2009
Genetic profiling of tumors could have 'immediate impact' on treating cancer, study shows
Nanoparticles target ovarian cancer
July 30, 2009
New gene therapy technique could fight late-stage tumors
Why we learn more from our successes than our failures
July 29, 2009
MIT study sheds light on the brain's ability to change in response to learning
Also labeled: Brain and cognitive sciences, Neuroscience
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