Chemistry and chemical engineering
One word: bioplastics
November 17, 2009
At a new plant in Iowa, MIT-rooted technology will use bacteria to turn corn into biodegradable plastics.
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Energy, Food, Genetics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Nanoparticles for gene therapy improve
November 5, 2009
MIT team’s nanoparticles could become a safer alternative to gene therapy delivered by viruses.
Energy researchers find Obama an eager student
October 27, 2009
In the President's visit to MIT labs he showed keen interest, quick understanding and warm appreciation, say his hosts
Strano, Rubins make PopSci's 'Brilliant 10'
October 23, 2009
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Whitehead Institute
Goldwasser, Stubbe named Franklin Institute laureates
October 21, 2009
Deshpande Center's latest funding cycle supports goal of 'idea to impact'
October 17, 2009
Since 2002, the Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation has funded more than 80 projects with over $9 M in grants. The center supports a wide range of emerging technologies including biotechnology, biomedical devices, information technology, new materials, tiny tech, and energy innovations. Eighteen projects have spun out of the center as independent startups, having collectively raised over $150 million in outside financing from investors.
MIT grad has Nobel connection
October 15, 2009
Fuel cells get a boost
October 15, 2009
Creating tiny steps to electrode surfaces can double the efficiency of the emissions-free electricity sources, MIT researchers find.
Also labeled: Materials science, Energy, Mechanical engineering, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Physics
A capital achievement
October 7, 2009
In White House ceremony, President Barack Obama presents JoAnne Stubbe with the National Medal of Science in recognition of enzyme research that led to cancer drug.
Biochemist JoAnne Stubbe wins National Medal of Science
September 17, 2009
Nation's top science honor goes to MIT biochemist for her role in helping reveal the mechanism of enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair
MIT 4th overall among U.S. universities, U.S. News says
August 20, 2009
Engineering again ranked best in class
A new way to prepare fluorinated pharmaceuticals
August 13, 2009
New method gives drug designers more flexibility
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Health sciences and technology
Researchers make carbon nanotubes without metal catalyst
August 10, 2009
Oxides, as well as metals, seem to be able to sprout carbon nanotubes, study finds
Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs
June 29, 2009
New model allows researchers to design more stable drugs
Also labeled: Health sciences and technology
School of Engineering awards
June 3, 2009
MIT teams win U.S. Department of Defense grants
May 22, 2009
Spinning at the nanoscale
May 5, 2009
Electrospun fibers could be used for protective clothing, wearable power and more
Also labeled: Materials science, Nanoscience and nanotechnology
A material for all seasons
May 4, 2009
MIT teams finding many uses for graphene, the newest form of carbon
A life of research and service
April 17, 2009
Symposium marks Deutch's leadership in teaching, administration and government
John Deutch to be honored
April 13, 2009
Institute Professor feted for 40 years of service
It's a fine line
April 9, 2009
New method could lead to narrower chip patterns
Conrad, Doyle named Guggenheim fellows
April 8, 2009
Enlisting microbes to solve global problems
February 17, 2009
Researchers harness bacteria to produce energy, clean up environment
RNA interference can suppress ovarian tumor growth
February 9, 2009
Study offers promise for new cancer treatments
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Cancer
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