Alternate proteins from the same gene contribute differently to health and rare disease

New findings may help researchers identify genetic mutations that contribute to rare diseases, by studying when and how single genes produce multiple versions of proteins.

Revisiting a revolution through poetry

In “American Independence in verse,” MIT philosopher Brad Skow uses poems to explore the American Revolution from multiple perspectives.

What’s the best way to expand the US electricity grid?

A study by MIT researchers illuminates choices about reliability, cost, and emissions.

Open Source LLM

A smarter way for large language models to think about hard problems

This new technique enables LLMs to dynamically adjust the amount of computation they use for reasoning, based on the difficulty of the question.

MIT engineers design an aerial microrobot that can fly as fast as a bumblebee

With insect-like speed and agility, the tiny robot could someday aid in search-and-rescue missions.

Staying stable

Whether they walk on two, four, or six legs, animals maintain stability by monitoring their body position and correcting errors with every step.

New bioadhesive strategy can prevent fibrous encapsulation around device implants on peripheral nerves

Inspired by traditional acupuncture, the approach has potential to impact all implantable bioelectronic devices, enabling applications such as hypertension mitigation.

New bioadhesive strategy can prevent fibrous encapsulation around device implants on peripheral nerves

Inspired by traditional acupuncture, the approach has potential to impact all implantable bioelectronic devices, enabling applications such as hypertension mitigation.

Noninvasive imaging could replace finger pricks for people with diabetes

MIT engineers show they can accurately measure blood glucose by shining near-infrared light on the skin.

MIT chemists synthesize a fungal compound that holds promise for treating brain cancer

Preliminary studies find derivatives of the compound, known as verticillin A, can kill some types of glioma cells.