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Engineering cells for more efficient biofuel productionYeast research takes a step toward production of alternatives to gasoline.

Jaenisch, Suresh named Franklin Institute laureates

Tracking stem cell reprogrammingBiologists reveal genes key to development of pluripotency, in single cells.

Four from MIT win NIH grantsBrown, Gore, Ploegh and Zhang receive grants for innovative biomedical research.

Fishing for answers to autism puzzleBiologists take a new approach to deciphering the roles of genes associated with autism.

Prions play key role in yeast survival and evolutionFor the first time, researchers find prions in wild strains of yeast, and show they can help the organisms withstand stress.

Jaenisch receives Medal of Science at White House ceremonyAmong 12 honored by President Barack Obama on Friday.

Whitehead member, biology professor Rudolf Jaenisch wins National Medal of ScienceHonored for work on gene expression, stem cells.

New American Academy of Arts and Sciences fellows include 4 from MITGates, Page, Shor and Stewart among 212 new members.

6 from MIT named AAAS fellows

Jaenisch to receive MGH's Warren Triennial PrizeWhitehead member, biology professor wins prize alongside Kyoto University professor.

Lindquist receives National Medal of SciencePresident Obama presents nation’s top science awards at White House ceremony Wednesday.

Susan Lindquist wins National Medal of ScienceThe Whitehead Institute member and MIT biology professor is one of 10 chosen to receive the top U.S. science honor.

Making stem-cell therapy a realityIn Killian Award lecture, Rudolf Jaenisch outlines progress and possibilities for treating human disease with stem cells.

Gerald Fink awarded 2010 Gruber Genetics PrizeWill receive $500,000 prize in November

Y chromosomes evolving rapidlyBy comparing human and chimpanzee Y chromosome sequences, Whitehead Institute geneticists show the Y is undergoing swift change.