DNA
Getting to the root of genetics
April 17, 2012
Manolis Kellis uses computational techniques to decipher human disease.
Study shows unified process of evolution in bacteria and sexual eukaryotes
April 5, 2012
A single gene mutation can sweep through a population, opening the door for the concept of ‘species’ in bacteria.
Also labeled: Biological engineering, Broad Institute, Civil and environmental engineering, Genetics, Research
Predicting how proteins will partner
March 28, 2012
Amy Keating models critical interactions that underlie most cellular functions.
Also labeled: Biology, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Drug delivery, Drug discovery, Faculty, Physics, Proteins, Research
Metabolic errors can spell doom for DNA
January 31, 2012
New study could explain why variant enzymes boost the risk of cancer for some people.
3 Questions: Evelyn Fox Keller on the nature-nurture debates
November 30, 2010
In a new book, prominent historian of science dismisses the ‘unanswerable’ question of whether heredity or the environment matter more in human development.
Also labeled: 3 Questions, Genetics, History of science, Technology and society, Books and authors, Humanities
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
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