September 12, 2012 In addition to marking the beginning of L. Rafael Reif’s term as MIT’s 17th president, the festivities will celebrate the MIT community’s ethic of service.
September 11, 2012 A new method identifies the precise binding sites of transcription factors — proteins that regulate the production of other proteins — with 10 times the accuracy of its predecessors.
September 7, 2012 Brain scans could help doctors choose treatments for people with social anxiety disorder.
August 31, 2012 A new system that automatically streamlines database access patterns can make large Web applications up to three times as fast.
August 30, 2012 MIT-led research team finds that protein significantly reduces malaria-infected cells’ ability to squeeze through tiny channels compared to healthy cells.
August 28, 2012 New tissue scaffold could be used for drug development and implantable therapeutic devices.
August 27, 2012 Drug-like molecule restores normal cell metabolism, preventing cancer cells from growing.
August 24, 2012 Genetically modified organism could turn carbon dioxide or waste products into a gasoline-compatible transportation fuel.
August 23, 2012 Distinctive patterns could allow doctors to develop better rehab programs for stroke patients.
August 21, 2012 Genetically modified organism could turn carbon dioxide or waste products into a gasoline-compatible transportation fuel.
