A new way to reprogram immune cells and direct them toward anti-tumor immunity
MIT scientists’ discovery yields a potent immune response, could be used to develop a potential tumor vaccine.
Read the ArticleSurendranath named 2024 Blavatnik Award Finalist
The Blavatnik Family Foundation has announced the Finalists for the World’s Largest Unrestricted Prizes to Early Career Scientists.
Read the ArticleJohnson Awarded Yosemite-American Cancer Society Grant
The Yosemite-American Cancer Society Award grantees are developing research projects to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Read the ArticleGriffin wins 2024 International Zavoisky Award
This prestigious award is given in recognition of outstanding applications or developments of electron paramagnetic resonance in any field of science.
Read the ArticleMIT chemists explain why dinosaur collagen may have survived for millions of years
The researchers identified an atomic-level interaction that prevents peptide bonds from being broken down by water.
Read the ArticleEngineering proteins to treat cancer
PhD student Oscar Molina seeks new ways to assemble proteins into targeted cancer therapies, while encouraging his fellow first-generation graduate students.
Read the ArticleGraduate Student Spotlight: Catherine Hazard
Chemistry Graduate Student Catherine Hazard describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.
Read the ArticlePostdoctoral Researcher Spotlight: Gabi Wenzel
Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Gabi Wenzel describes her research and answers 20 random questions.
Read the ArticleDepartment of Chemistry hosts the Third Annual Future Faculty Symposium
The event showcased the research of early-career scientists who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.
Read the ArticleMIT chemists synthesize plant-derived molecules that hold potential as pharmaceuticals
Large multi-ring-containing molecules known as oligocyclotryptamines have never been produced in the lab until now.
Read the ArticleAlex Shalek named director of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science
Professor who uses a cross-disciplinary approach to understand human diseases on a molecular and cellular level succeeds Elazer Edelman.
Read the ArticleThe art of the enzyme
Bioengineer and artist David Kastner seeks to unlock the secrets of catalysis and improve science communication through eye-catching visuals.
Read the ArticleGraduate Student Spotlight: Reuben Allen
Chemistry Graduate Student Reuben Allen describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.
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