Uncategorized Rudolf Jaenisch Receives the ISTT Prize for Contributions to Transgenic TechnologiesWhitehead Institute | June 19, 2024The 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 BrainMIT News | June 18, 2024As 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 SurvivalKang, J.K., et al. | June 18, 2024Mutations 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 NeuroscienceMcGovern Institute | June 18, 2024The 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 NooriWyss Institute | June 17, 2024Ayush 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 PolymerMIT News | June 17, 2024In 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 MajmundarBoston Children's Hospital | June 17, 2024A 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 CellsTufts Now | December 6, 2023Researchers 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 LifeMIT Chemistry | December 6, 2023Researchers 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 AwardMIT News | December 6, 2023The Cajal Club has named Elly Nedivi, William R. and Linda R. Young Professor of Neuroscience in The…sciencecityDecember 6, 2023 Read More