Cells
How cancer cells break free from tumors
October 9, 2012
New MIT study identifies adhesion molecules key to cancer’s spread through the body.
Tracking stem cell reprogramming
September 13, 2012
Biologists reveal genes key to development of pluripotency, in single cells.
Plants exhibit a wide range of mechanical properties, engineers find
August 14, 2012
Biological structures may help engineers design new materials.
Also labeled: Bioinspiration, Biology, Materials science, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Plant mechanics, Plants
New study finds link between cell division and growth rate
August 6, 2012
Findings answer puzzling question of how cells know when to progress through the cell cycle.
Chris A. Kaiser selected as MIT provost
June 27, 2012
Longtime member of the biology faculty to succeed L. Rafael Reif as the Institute’s senior academic and budget officer.
Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package
June 4, 2012
Pared-down nucleic acid nanoparticle poses less risk of side effects, offers better targeting.
Piece by piece
May 22, 2012
MIT biologist Schwartz relishes the challenge of picking apart the cell’s most complex structure.
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