A single memory is stored across many connected brain regions
Innovative brain-wide mapping study shows that an “engram,” the ensemble of neurons encoding a memory, is widely distributed and includes regions not previously realized.
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Using plant biology to address climate change
A Climate Grand Challenges flagship project aims to reduce agriculture-driven emissions while making food crop plants heartier and more nutritious.
School of Science announces 2022 Infinite Mile Awards
Seven staff members are recognized for their dedication to the School of Science and to MIT.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2022
The Institute also ranks second in two subject areas.
How molecular biology could reduce global food insecurity
Mary Gehring is using her background in plant epigenetics to grow climate-resilient crops.
MIT graduate engineering, business, science programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2022-23
Graduate engineering, economics, and various science programs are No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5.
An early diagnosis sparks a lifelong interest in science and medicine
Senior Isha Mehrotra works to discover more about autoimmune diseases, aiming for a future in which patients can be treated effectively or avoid the conditions altogether.
Yukiko Yamashita, unraveler of stem cells’ secrets
The MIT biologist’s research has shed light on the immortality of germline cells and the function of “junk DNA.”
Advocating for vaccine equity
Postdoc Digbijay Mahat became a cancer researcher to improve health care in Nepal, but the Covid-19 pandemic exposed additional resource disparities.
Microbes and minerals may have set off Earth’s oxygenation
Scientists propose a new mechanism by which oxygen may have first built up in the atmosphere
An “oracle” for predicting the evolution of gene regulation
Researchers create a mathematical framework to examine the genome and detect signatures of natural selection, deciphering the evolutionary past and future of non-coding DNA.
From bench to biotech
Life sciences class brings biotech industry experience into the classroom with part-time internships for graduate students.
Mentorship and medicine
MIT senior Daniel Zhang aims to provide hope for young patients and support to young students.
Alan Grossman to step down as head of the Department of Biology
Grossman led the biology community for eight years, increasing faculty diversity, support for outreach programs and graduate students.
Seven new faculty join the MIT School of Science
Departments of Biology and Brain and Cognitive Sciences welcome new professors.