New type of virus found in the ocean
The unusual characteristics of these abundant, bacteria-killing viruses could lead to evolutionary insights.
Tracking the spread of bird flu
Asian flu strains can enter North America through Alaska, study finds.
How severe maternal inflammation can lead to autism-like behavior
Immune molecules in infected mothers tied to brain and behavior abnormalities in offspring.
Interdisciplinary Design Conversations will feature Lee Gehrke
Public Event on Dec. 8 will explore hacks for rapid diagnostic devices.
Viruses join fight against harmful bacteria
Engineered viruses could combat human disease and improve food safety.
Better batteries through biology?
MIT researchers find a way to boost lithium-air battery performance, with the help of modified viruses.
Keeping an eye on bird flu
MIT studies of two influenza viruses reveal genetic mutations that could result in pandemic flu.
Research advances therapy to protect against dengue virus
MIT team presents a novel approach to developing a treatment using mutated antibodies.
Piece by piece
MIT biologist Schwartz relishes the challenge of picking apart the cell’s most complex structure.
Immune protection from an unexpected source
MIT biological engineers find that proteins in mucus help ward off viral infection.
Viruses con bacteria into working for them
Coevolution of guest and host lets a virus control its host’s machinery.
How to stop the flu
Engineering-systems researchers identify proven strategies to prevent influenza from spreading through a household.
New drug could cure nearly any viral infection
Researchers at MIT’s Lincoln Lab have developed technology that may someday cure the common cold, influenza and other ailments.