Proteins

Crowding causes cells to produce an orderly matrix of moleculesMaking proteins stand in line could lead to more lifelike lab tests.

Piece by pieceMIT biologist Schwartz relishes the challenge of picking apart the cell’s most complex structure.

Nano-sized ‘factories’ churn out proteinsTiny particles could manufacture cancer drugs at tumor sites.

Predicting how proteins will partnerAmy Keating models critical interactions that underlie most cellular functions.

Faster way to probe proteinsInfrared spectroscopy allows scientists to analyze protein structure on an ultrafast timescale.

Measuring blood flow to monitor sickle cell diseaseNew technology may help doctors predict when patients are at risk for serious complications.

Toying with biological systemsBy swapping microbial genes, Chris Voigt designs cells with novel functions.

Viruses con bacteria into working for themCoevolution of guest and host lets a virus control its host’s machinery.

Team wins protein-folding prizeEarn $5,000 for top finish in the University Protein Folding Challenge

Giving proteins a new glowMIT chemists have designed a way to fluorescently label proteins that could shed light on protein functions never before seen.