Karen O’Leary, lab associate and acting supervisor in the Glassware Sterilization Facility (a.k.a. “the kitchen”), has become a cornerstone of the department’s operations.

Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.

From Boston to Moscow and across the U.S., Harriet Latham Robinson SM ’61, PhD ’65 has balanced an exciting career at the forefront of molecular biology with family, friends, and adventure.

Biology PhD student Giselle Valdes studies stem cell regeneration while encouraging aspiring students and researchers.

Faculty member Shu-Heng Shao, in addition to four MIT alumni, are honored by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation.

The new design could offer a surgery-free alternative to traditional cardiac implants.

MIT biologists find highly concentrated droplets can help cells keep enzymes organized and control growth signals.

Six MIT faculty, along with 10 additional alumni, are recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to research in the natural and social sciences.

Computational neuroscientist Sven Dorkenwald and cell biologist Whitney Henry, along with two MIT alumni, are recognized for their exceptional early-career research contributions.

Nearly 100 MIT students participate in a buddy program that assists Boston-area residents.

His studies have shed light on the assembly instructions that govern ribosomes, the critical protein-building machines of the cell.

Using advanced human cell cultures, MIT researchers tracked how two different mutations alter neural circuit development, and how each could be addressed with distinct potential therapeutics.

By monitoring these chromosomal structures over many timescales, MIT researchers found that chromatin helps bring genes closer to their regulatory elements.

When genes are transcribed, they suppress or activate their neighbors, coupling expression between the two genes.

Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies.

A new study reveals cellular pathways that appear to underlie some differences in physical fitness.

MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique.

The prestigious honor society honors four MIT faculty and 13 additional MIT alumni among more than 250 new members.

Mitali Chowdhury ’24 and Christina Kim ’24 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the UK.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognized Laub and 21 alumni for their efforts to advance science and related fields.

Long thought to be mainly a structural support, the cell membrane also influences how cells respond to signals and may contribute to the growth of cancer cells.

SNIPE, a newly characterized biological defense system, directly protects bacteria by chopping up invading viral DNA.

Researchers uncovered how cells selectively destroy certain microRNAs — key gene regulators — through a mechanism that requires two RNA signals working together.

Study finds a common bacterium can suppress the body’s early warning system in wounds, causing infections to persist and create an environment that allows other bacteria to take hold.

Computational biologist Sergei Kotelnikov is working to develop new methods in protein modeling as part of the School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.

“We cannot be effective scientists if we are unhappy or unhealthy outside of the lab,” says “Committed to Caring” honoree Sara Prescott.

An AI model generates novel proteins based on how they vibrate and move, opening new possibilities for dynamic biomaterials and adaptive therapeutics.

The Institute also ranks second in seven subject areas.

As an aspiring physician-scientist and editor-in-chief of The Tech, MIT senior Alex Tang has found inspiration in the lives of patients and others in his community.

The method allows researchers to observe biomolecular complexes in a quick, accurate, and budget-friendly way, providing new insights into bacterial protein synthesis.

Impairments of this circuit may help to explain why some people with schizophrenia lose touch with reality.

MIT researchers uncovered the roles of bacterial species from the environment as they consume biodegradable plastic.

The technology could enable fast, point-of-care diagnoses for pneumonia and other lung conditions.

Assistant Professor Matthew Jones is working to decode molecular processes on the genetic, epigenetic, and microenvironment levels to anticipate how and when tumors evolve to resist treatment.

Eliezer Calo’s studies of craniofacial malformations have yielded insight into protein synthesis and embryonic development.

Research reveals how cells may activate a compensation system that can reduce the effects of harmful genetic mutations. This could inform gene therapy development.

Assistant Professor Alison Ringel will investigate the intersection of immunology and aging biology, aiming to define mechanisms that underlie aging-related decline, thanks to a grant from the foundation.

By providing holistic information on a cell, an AI-driven method could help scientists better understand disease mechanisms and plan experiments.

Zuri Sullivan, a new assistant professor of biology and Whitehead Institute member, studies why we get sick, and whether aspects of illness, such as disrupted appetite, contribute to host defense.

MIT researchers used a large language model to optimize the genetic sequences of proteins manufactured by yeast, making production more efficient.

The MIT senior will pursue a master’s degree at Cambridge University in the U.K. this fall.

Somatostatin-expressing neurons follow a unique trajectory when forming connections in the visual cortex that may help establish the conditions needed for sensory experience to refine circuits.

Founded by three MIT alumni, Gensaic uses AI-guided protein design to deliver RNA and other therapeutic molecules to specific cells or areas of the body.

Researchers uncover a hidden mechanism that allows cancer to develop aggressive mutations.

Professor, mentor, and leader at MIT for more than 50 years shaped fundamental understandings of cell adhesion, the extracellular matrix, and molecular mechanisms of metastasis.

New research suggests liver cells exposed to too much fat revert to an immature state that is more susceptible to cancer-causing mutations.

The approach could apply to more complex tissues and organs, helping researchers to identify early signs of disease.