Departments
Biological Engineering
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Feng Zhang named a runner-up for TIME’s 2016 Person of the Year
MIT and Broad Institute scientist shares recognition with four other scientists for developing CRISPR gene-editing systems
December 7, 2016 -
Unique visual stimulation may be new treatment for Alzheimer’s
Noninvasive technique reduces beta amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.
December 7, 2016 -
A radiation-free approach to imaging molecules in the brain
New probe induces blood flow changes that can be seen by MRI.
December 2, 2016 -
Researchers create synthetic cells to isolate genetic circuits
Encapsulating molecular components in artificial membranes offers more flexibility in designing circuits.
November 14, 2016 -
Cracking the code for dormant bacteria
Newly discovered genetic code controls bacterial survival during infections.
November 11, 2016 -
Engineers design a new weapon against bacteria
Antimicrobial peptides can kill strains resistant to existing antibiotics.
November 2, 2016 -
Predicting cancer cells’ response to chemotherapy
Measuring DNA repair capability can reveal tumors’ sensitivity to drugs.
November 2, 2016 -
Robert Langer reflects on failure, resilience, and making an impact
Institute Professor and world-renowned engineer shares his experiences as an MIT grad student as part of the “Failures in Graduate School” series.
October 31, 2016 -
Fighting cancer with the power of immunity
New treatment elicits two-pronged immune response that destroys tumors in mice.
October 24, 2016 -
Mapping serotonin dynamics in the living brain
Imaging technique that creates 3-D video of serotonin transport could aid antidepressant development.
October 20, 2016 -
Margaret Guo '16 named NCAA Woman of the Year
A decorated swimmer and engineer, Guo is the first MIT student-athlete and just the fourth Division III student-athlete to ever receive the honor.
October 19, 2016 -
A new strategy for choosing cancer drugs
Device can predict tumor responses by measuring cell growth after drug exposure.
October 10, 2016 -
Advancing manufacturing innovation on campus and online
The White House highlights MIT’s latest efforts as part of National Manufacturing Day.
October 7, 2016 -
Engineer, explain thyself
A new online tool helps graduate students communicate — in their own languages.
September 27, 2016 -
Four MIT professors named inaugural Faculty Scholars
New program from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Simons Foundation, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports early-career scientists.
September 22, 2016 -
To produce biopharmaceuticals on demand, just add water
Freeze-dried cellular components can be rehydrated to churn out useful proteins.
September 22, 2016 -
MIT researchers prove fast microbial evolutionary bursts exist
Study reveals closely related microbes can diversify rapidly via horizontal gene transfer.
September 22, 2016 -
Sixteen MIT grad students named Siebel Scholars for 2017
MIT graduate students from bioengineering, business, computer science, and energy fields are honored.
September 15, 2016 -
Microchip enables fast, precise measurement of single-cell growth
Device that measures growth of many individual cells simultaneously could lead to rapid tests for antibiotics.
September 5, 2016 -
How machine learning can help with voice disorders
By detecting signs of vocal misuse, system from CSAIL and Mass General could eventually be used to help diagnose voice disorders.
August 29, 2016