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Editing the genome with high precisionNew method allows scientists to insert multiple genes in specific locations, delete defective genes.

Weapon-wielding marine microbes may protect populations from foesIn some populations, natural antibiotics are produced by a few individuals whose closest relatives carry genes conferring resistance.

Researchers identify biochemical functions for most of the human genomeNew map provides a reference for interpreting function of disease-associated regions.

Institute faculty share prestigious neuroscience prizeEd Boyden and Feng Zhang awarded the Perl/UNC Neuroscience Prize

Study shows unified process of evolution in bacteria and sexual eukaryotesA single gene mutation can sweep through a population, opening the door for the concept of ‘species’ in bacteria.

Eric Lander wins Dan David PrizeBroad Institute director, biology professor shares prize in the 'future' category.

Data mining without prejudiceA new technique for finding relationships between variables in large datasets makes no prior assumptions about what those relationships might be.

Seeing cancer in three dimensionsScientists find that the 3-D structure of a cancer cell’s chromosomes plays a big role in which genes get deleted or copied.

Connecting neurons to fix the brainNew technology helps scientists discover drugs to strengthen synapses.

Analysis of 29 mammals reveals genomic ‘dark matter’Genomic comparison offers a new map for charting human disease and biology.

Science school for judgesMIT and the Broad Institute open their doors to the judicial community for a workshop at the intersection of science and the law.

5 from MIT win NIH awardsThe grants are designed to promote risky, innovative research with the potential to transform a field of study.

Feng Zhang, expert on genetic control of brain function, to join BCS faculty

A new dimension for genome studiesBy revealing the 3-D structure of DNA, scientists explain how it manages to stay untangled. The findings could also help reveal how cells regulate their genes.