Feng Zhang named 2016 Tang Prize laureate
Broad Institute/MIT scientist among three honored for CRISPR contributions.
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Biological Engineering
Gene circuits in live cells can perform complex computations
Technique combines analogue and digital processes in engineered cells.
At MIT, a culture of innovation "never gets old"
With support she received at the Institute, Leila Pirhaji wants to bring computational systems biology to the marketplace.
New CRISPR system for targeting RNA
Scientists program C2c2, discovered in bacteria as a viral defense mechanism, to manipulate cellular RNA.
Automating DNA origami opens door to many new uses
Like 3-D printing did for larger objects, method makes it easy to build nanoparticles out of DNA.
Glowing tumors light a path to cancer treatment
Mechanism developed at MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital shows promising results for improved ovarian cancer detection and removal.
Center for Environmental Health Sciences selects 2016 poster winners
Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.
Grant funds innovation in teacher education
New program provides funding for three projects working to improve STEM education.
Five from MIT win 2016 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Awards fund graduate studies for immigrants and children of immigrants.
Controlling RNA in living cells
Modular, programmable proteins can be used to track or manipulate gene expression.
Biobarrier explorer and dark matter theorist win MIT’s prestigious junior faculty award
Katharina Ribbeck and Jesse Thaler named recipients of the Harold E. Edgerton Award.