Genetics
A new look at prolonged radiation exposure
May 15, 2012
MIT study suggests that at low dose-rate, radiation poses little risk to DNA.
Pinpointing how antibiotics work
April 19, 2012
Team uncovers mechanism that produces fatal DNA damage in bacteria.
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, DNA, Research
What lies ahead for science and science writing?
March 27, 2012
10th anniversary of MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing celebrates past, looks to future.
Eric Lander wins Dan David Prize
March 5, 2012
Broad Institute director, biology professor shares prize in the 'future' category.
Prions play key role in yeast survival and evolution
February 16, 2012
For the first time, researchers find prions in wild strains of yeast, and show they can help the organisms withstand stress.
Stem cells could drive hepatitis research forward
February 1, 2012
By creating liver-like cells, scientists can study why people respond differently to the disease.
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.
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