Uncategorized Rudolf Jaenisch Receives the ISTT Prize for Contributions to Transgenic Technologies Whitehead Institute | June 19, 2024 The International Society for Transgenic Technologies (ISTT) has awarded Whitehead Institute Founding Member Rudolf Jaenisch…sciencecityJune 19, 2024 Read More
Local News Just Thinking About a Location Activates Mental Maps in the Brain MIT News | June 18, 2024 As you travel your usual route to work or the grocery store, your brain engages…sciencecityJune 18, 2024 Read More
Publications of the Week Cell-Autonomous Role of Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase in the Protection of Dopaminergic Neuron Survival Kang, J.K., et al. | June 18, 2024 Mutations in leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) are the most common genetic cause of Parkinson's…sciencecityJune 18, 2024 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards Nancy Kanwisher Shares 2024 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience McGovern Institute | June 18, 2024 The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters today announced the 2024 Kavli Prize Laureates in the fields…sciencecityJune 18, 2024 Read More
Local News Reimagining Treatment for Neurological Diseases: Ayush Noori Wyss Institute | June 17, 2024 Ayush Noori grew up amidst a large extended family divided by geography – spread across…sciencecityJune 17, 2024 Read More
Local News Scientists Preserve DNA in an Amber-like Polymer MIT News | June 17, 2024 In the movie “Jurassic Park,” scientists extracted DNA that had been preserved in amber for…sciencecityJune 17, 2024 Read More
Local News Two Rising Stars in Kidney Genetics: Nina Mann and Amar Majmundar Boston Children's Hospital | June 17, 2024 A healthy, functional kidney must maintain a delicate balance of water, nutrients, and electrolytes so…sciencecityJune 17, 2024 Read More
Local News Scientists Build Tiny Biological Robots from Human Cells Tufts Now | December 6, 2023 Researchers at Tufts have created tiny biological robots that they call Anthrobots from human tracheal…sciencecityDecember 6, 2023 Read More
Local News Explained: The Sugar Coating of Life MIT Chemistry | December 6, 2023 Researchers are working to advance the field of glycoscience, illuminating the essential role of carbohydrates…sciencecityDecember 6, 2023 Read More
AwardsFeatured Awards Elly Nedivi Receives 2023 Kreig Cortical Kudos Discoverer Award MIT News | December 6, 2023 The Cajal Club has named Elly Nedivi, William R. and Linda R. Young Professor of Neuroscience in The…sciencecityDecember 6, 2023 Read More