Genetics

MIT-led team ID's cell mechanics of hallmark malaria proteinGEM4's multidisciplinary, multinational research targets public health crises like malaria

Mice and men make livers differentlyWork should guide researchers using mice as models for human biology

DNA-damage test could aid drug development

Opossum genome, just decoded, sheds light on evolution'Restless lifestyle' of so-called junk DNA has meaning for all

Picower team reverses Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice'Lost' memories may prove merely inaccessible

MIT neuroengineers' pulsing light silences overactive neuronsWork could lead to new treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson's

Natural polyester makes new sutures stronger, safer

MIT biologists solve vitamin puzzle

Picower study points to a genetic link for schizophrenia

Gilliam fellowship winner is committed to health research and outreach

MIT improves protein sorting with a new microchip

Reactivated gene shrinks tumors, MIT study finds

Scientists discover new class of RNA

Samson Lab hosts Cambridge middle-school students

Scientists celebrate 50 years since key RNA discoveryMIT biophysicist recalls biotech's founding technology

Genetic map offers new tool for malaria researchParasite's DNA has nearly 47,000 genetic variations worldwide; kills every 30 seconds

Engineered yeast improves ethanol production

Broad wins $200M for genomics research

Scientists find genetic oddity protects sex cellsAntisense IME4 shows nature's yin-yang economy

Gene machine takes the prizeCells engineered to prevent sepsis win synthetic biology competition