New programmable gene editing proteins found outside of CRISPR systems by Jennifer Michalowski | McGovern Institute for Brain Research Researchers find RNA-guided enzymes are more diverse and widespread than previously believed.
MIT welcomes nine MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars for 2021-22 by Rachel Ornitz | Institute Community and Equity Office Record number of honorees will engage in the life of the Institute through teaching, research, and other interactions with the MIT community.
Jordan Harrod: Brain researcher and AI-focused YouTuber by Hannah Meiseles | MIT News Office The PhD student uses machine learning as a tool for studying pain and consciousness — and as subject matter for her popular videos.
A pivot from accounting to neuroscience by Alison Gold | School of Science Through a summer research program at MIT, Patricia Pujols explored the neuromuscular junction, and a future in science.
School of Science welcomes new faculty by School of Science Eight professors begin in the departments of Biology; Brain and Cognitive Sciences; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; and Physics.
Scientists harness human protein to deliver molecular medicines to cells by Broad Institute Made of components found in the human body, the programmable system is a step toward safer, targeted delivery of gene editing and other molecular therapeutics.
Jacqueline Lees and Rebecca Saxe named associate deans of science by Julia C. Keller | School of Science Professors will help guide school-level initiatives and strategy.
Mehrdad Jazayeri wants to know how our brains model the external world by Anne Trafton | MIT News Office Neuroscientist’s studies help reveal how the brain keeps time, makes decisions, and evaluates other people’s actions.
Exact symbolic artificial intelligence for faster, better assessment of AI fairness by Rachel Paiste | Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Probabilistic programming language allows for fast, error-free answers to hard AI problems, including fairness.
Kristy Johnson: Expanding communication for all by Hannah Meiseles | MIT News Office The physicist, neuroscientist, and PhD candidate creates augmentative technology for children with neurodevelopmental differences.
