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Deciphering the Genome’s Control Panel: New Technique Maps Gene-Enhancer Interactions

Deciphering the Genome’s Control Panel: New Technique Maps Gene-Enhancer Interactions

MIT researchers have developed a novel technique to observe the intricate timing of gene and enhancer activation within a cell, offering a powerful tool for understanding gene regulation and its implications for disease.

A Hair-Thin Hope: Ultrasound Offers New Path for Deep Brain Stimulation

A Hair-Thin Hope: Ultrasound Offers New Path for Deep Brain Stimulation

MIT researchers have developed a novel approach to deep brain stimulation using ultrasound, potentially offering a safer and longer-lasting alternative to traditional implanted electrodes. This hair-thin device, tested in mice, successfully triggered dopamine release in a brain region crucial for Pa

Tiny Flaws, Big Impact: Microscopic Defects Drive Glacier Flow, MIT Study

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Tiny Flaws, Big Impact: Microscopic Defects Drive Glacier Flow, MIT Study Finds

New research from MIT reveals that microscopic defects within ice play a crucial role in dictating the flow of massive glaciers, a finding with significant implications for predicting future sea-level rise.

Turning Up the Heat on Next-Generation Semiconductors

Turning Up the Heat on Next-Generation Semiconductors

MIT researchers explore the high-temperature performance of gallium nitride, paving the way for electronics that can withstand extreme environments like the surface of Venus.

Seeing Clearly in Black and White: How Early Limitations Shape Visual Resilience

Seeing Clearly in Black and White: How Early Limitations Shape Visual Resilience

New research from MIT suggests that the brain's ability to recognize objects in both color and black-and-white stems from the visual limitations experienced early in life. This early training in luminance-based object recognition may be key to developing a robust visual system.

Illuminating Muscle Control: MIT Pioneers Light-Based Approach to Restoring Limb Function

Illuminating Muscle Control: MIT Pioneers Light-Based Approach to Restoring Limb Function

MIT researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of neuroprosthetics, demonstrating a novel method for controlling muscle movement using light. This optogenetic technique, tested in mice, offers the potential for more natural and less fatiguing muscle control compared to traditional

A New Strategy to Cope With Emotional Stress

A New Strategy to Cope With Emotional Stress

A new study from MIT reveals a cognitive strategy focused on social good may be effective in helping people cope with distressing events, particularly those in emotionally demanding professions.