New injectable gels toughen up after entering the body
These more durable gels could find applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering.
Protein that boosts longevity may protect against diabetes
Sirtuins help fight off disorders linked to obesity, new MIT study shows.
Genetic 911: Cells’ emergency systems revealed
Study examines how cells exploit gene sequences to cope with toxic stress.
Crowding causes cells to produce an orderly matrix of molecules
Making proteins stand in line could lead to more lifelike lab tests.
Piece by piece
MIT biologist Schwartz relishes the challenge of picking apart the cell’s most complex structure.
Nano-sized ‘factories’ churn out proteins
Tiny particles could manufacture cancer drugs at tumor sites.
Predicting how proteins will partner
Amy Keating models critical interactions that underlie most cellular functions.
Faster way to probe proteins
Infrared spectroscopy allows scientists to analyze protein structure on an ultrafast timescale.
Measuring blood flow to monitor sickle cell disease
New technology may help doctors predict when patients are at risk for serious complications.
Toying with biological systems
By swapping microbial genes, Chris Voigt designs cells with novel functions.
Viruses con bacteria into working for them
Coevolution of guest and host lets a virus control its host’s machinery.
Team wins protein-folding prize
Earn $5,000 for top finish in the University Protein Folding Challenge
Giving proteins a new glow
MIT chemists have designed a way to fluorescently label proteins that could shed light on protein functions never before seen.