Biotech & pharma
Binding sites for LIN28 protein found in thousands of human genes
By By Debra Kain | 05 Sep 2012
Zooming in on bacterial weapons in 3D
03 Sep 2012
Ancient genome reveals its secrets
31 Aug 2012
More sophisticated wiring, not just a bigger brain, helped humans evolve beyond chimps
By By Elaine Schmidt | 29 Aug 2012
Turning on key enzyme blocks tumour formation
By By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 28 Aug 2012
New nanoparticles shrink tumours in mice
By By Anne Trafton, News Office | 17 Aug 2012
Particles that shut off cancer genes could also allow researchers to screen potential drug targets more rapidly
Simple mathematical computations underlie brain circuits
By By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 09 Aug 2012
Discovery of how some neurons inhibit others could shed light on autism, other neurological disorders. By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office
Protein that boosts longevity may protect against diabetes
By By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 08 Aug 2012
New research has identified a protein that slows ageing in mice and other animals, also protects against the ravages of a high-fat diet, including diabetes, according to a new MIT study