Biology

Turning off cancer’s growth signalsBiological engineers’ new approach to shutting down cell division could lead to new cancer drugs.

Tracking the flow of knowledgeStudy shows scientists’ location influences how widely their work is read and used for innovations.

Stubbe wins faculty’s Killian AwardHonor recognizes extraordinary professional accomplishment; winner delivers lecture in the spring

Evolution, reversedPhysicists’ study of evolution in bacteria shows that adaptations can be undone, but rarely.

New American Academy of Arts and Sciences fellows include 4 from MITGates, Page, Shor and Stewart among 212 new members.

Junior Thakkar wins Truman Scholarship

Understanding why lung cancer spreadsMIT biologists pinpoint a genetic change that helps tumors move to other parts of the body.

Two current students, three alumni win Soros fellowships

A celebration of women in science and engineeringSymposium highlights the work and accomplishments of women at MIT and beyond.

In vivo systems biologyUsing computer models, systems biologists can predict complicated behavior of cells in living animals

Are you a Martian?We all could be, scientists say — and an MIT-developed instrument might someday provide the proof

New report details status of women in science and engineering at MITFollow-up to previous reports shows improvement, but that still more can be done.

Exploiting cancer cells' weaknessesTeam identifies potential drugs that enhance stress caused by too many chromosomes.

Vander Heiden wins cancer innovation awardAwarded $450,000 grant over three years

Building blocksMIT groups lending a hand by assembling LEGO biology kits for local schools

A life filled with firstsEllen Swallow Richards, MIT’s first female graduate and faculty member, opened the door for women in science, and founded ecology and home economics along the way.

Putting up a struggle against cancerBlood-vessel cells can combat aggressive tumors, helping to prevent them from spreading through the body, new study finds.

Canned, goodMore than 100 years ago, 2 pioneering scientists figured out how to keep canned food safe.

6 from MIT named AAAS fellows

Delivering a potent cancer drug with nanoparticles can lessen side effectsThe new nanoparticle, which delivers the drug in a form activated when it reaches its target, also treats tumors more effectively than the unadorned drug in mice.

On the trail of a stealthy parasiteBiologist Jeroen Saeij shows why some strains of Toxoplasma are more dangerous than others.

Countering ‘memory loss’ in the immune systemNew findings from MIT biologists could help vaccine designers elicit long-term immunity.

The code for survivalCells fight stress by reprogramming a system of RNA modifications, researchers find.

Jaenisch to receive MGH's Warren Triennial PrizeWhitehead member, biology professor wins prize alongside Kyoto University professor.

Suresh discusses the role of engineering in the study of infectious diseaseIn public lecture at MIT, former dean describes progress in understanding malaria.

Team wins protein-folding prizeEarn $5,000 for top finish in the University Protein Folding Challenge