Friday, August 25, 2023 Image MIT news article Tiny magnetic beads produce an optical signal that could be used to quickly detect pathogens Computational Biology The findings point to faster way to detect bacteria in food, water, and clinical samples.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Image MIT news article Cracking the code that relates brain and behavior in a simple animalComputational Biology MIT researchers model and create an atlas for how neurons of the worm C. elegans encode its behaviors, make findings available on their “WormWideWeb.” View PDF
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Image MIT news article AI models are powerful, but are they biologically plausible?AI & Machine LearningComputational Biology A new study bridging neuroscience and machine learning offers insights into the potential role of astrocytes in the human brain. View PDF
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Image MIT news article Study explains how part of the nucleolus evolvedComputational Biology A single protein can self-assemble to build the scaffold for a biomolecular condensate that makes up a key nucleolar compartment. View PDF
Friday, August 11, 2023 Image MIT news article Arrays of quantum rods could enhance TVs or virtual reality devicesComputational Biology MIT engineers developed a new way to create these arrays, by scaffolding quantum rods onto patterned DNA. View PDF
Thursday, August 3, 2023 Image MIT news article Study finds a surprising new role for a major immune regulatorComputational Biology In addition to turning on genes involved in cell defense, the STING protein also acts as an ion channel, allowing it to control a wide variety of immune responses.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Image MIT news article Probe expands understanding of oral cavity homeostasisComputational BiologyHealthcare A new approach opens the door to a greater understanding of protein-microbe interactions.
Monday, July 17, 2023 Image MIT news article Study finds tracking brain waves could reduce post-op complicationsComputational BiologyHealthcare Distinctive EEG patterns indicate when a patient’s state of unconsciousness under general anesthesia is more profound than necessary. View PDF
Monday, July 10, 2023 Image MIT news article Studying rivers from worlds awayComputational BiologyEnergy A new technique uses remote images to gauge the strength of ancient and active rivers beyond Earth.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Image MIT news article Study: The ocean’s color is changing as a consequence of climate changeComputational BiologyEnergy The color changes reflect significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems. View PDF