Biotech & pharma
European Court of Justice delivers a blow to stem cell research
19 Oct 2011
The ruling does not prevent scientists experimenting with cells plucked from human embryos, which destroys the embryo, but removes a key commercial incentive for biotech and pharma companies for supporting stem-cell research.
Tiny stamps for tiny sensors
By Jennifer Chu, MIT News Office | 19 Oct 2011
Research reveals novel aspects of virus-fighting protein
By By Eric Gershon | 17 Oct 2011
The secret life of cells — in colour
15 Oct 2011
Analysis of 29 mammals reveals genomic ‘dark matter’
By By Haley Bridger, Broad Institute | 13 Oct 2011
Genomic comparison offers a new map for charting human disease and biology.
Shutting off inflammation
By By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 11 Oct 2011
New inherited neurometabolic disorder discovered
03 Oct 2011
Roads pave the way for the spread of superbugs
30 Sep 2011
Mimicking cells with transistors
By By Larry Hardesty, MIT News Office | 28 Sep 2011
Analogue — rather than digital — circuits could enable models of biological systems that are more efficient, more accurate and easier to build.
Researchers build cardiac tissue using gold nanowires for heart attack patients
By Emily Finn, MIT News Office | 26 Sep 2011
New cardiac patch uses gold nanowires to enhance electrical signaling between cells, a promising step toward better treatment for heart-attack patients.