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.