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Exploring the cellular neighborhood

Exploring the cellular neighborhood

Cells rely on complex molecular machines composed of protein assemblies to perform essential functions such as energy production, gene expression, and protein synthesis. To better understand how these machines work, scientists capture snapshots of them by isolating proteins from cells and using various methods to determine their structures. However, isolating

Graphene Unveils a Quantum Quirk: Electrons Fractionalize Without a Magnetic Field

Graphene Unveils a Quantum Quirk: Electrons Fractionalize Without a Magnetic Field

MIT physicists have now observed fractional charge effect in a surprisingly simple setup: five layers of graphene, a material derived from graphite.

Revolutionizing Colonoscopies: MIT's Sprayable Gel Enhances Surgical Safety and Recovery

Revolutionizing Colonoscopies: MIT's Sprayable Gel Enhances Surgical Safety and Recovery

Colonoscopy screenings, a routine procedure for over 20 million Americans annually, play a pivotal role in preventing colon cancer by enabling the removal of large polyps. Despite its benefits, the procedure is not without risks, particularly the threat of gastrointestinal bleeding during and post-surgery. Addressing this challenge, MIT researchers have

Sweat's Secret Weapon: A Natural Guard Against Lyme Disease

Sweat's Secret Weapon: A Natural Guard Against Lyme Disease

Lyme disease, transmitted by ticks and affecting nearly half a million Americans annually, has found a formidable opponent not in medicine, but within us. Researchers from MIT and the University of Helsinki have uncovered a protein in human sweat that offers protection against this bacterial affliction. Intriguingly, a third of

Shining New Light on 'Chemo Brain': A Beacon of Hope Through Gamma Therapy

Shining New Light on 'Chemo Brain': A Beacon of Hope Through Gamma Therapy

The cognitive fog known as "chemo brain," marked by memory lapses and concentration difficulties, has long shadowed patients undergoing chemotherapy. However, a beacon of hope emerges from MIT, where researchers have unveiled a noninvasive treatment that stimulates gamma frequency brain waves, offering a potential shield against this cognitive

Redefining Climate Change: The Tale of Outdoor Days

Redefining Climate Change: The Tale of Outdoor Days

In an era where the nuances of climate change often elude the general public, researchers at MIT have introduced an innovative measure to bridge this gap: "outdoor days." This new metric encapsulates the number of days deemed suitable for outdoor activities, painting a vivid picture of climate change&

Revolutionary Sensor Detects Invisible 'Forever Chemicals' in Our Water

Revolutionary Sensor Detects Invisible 'Forever Chemicals' in Our Water

MIT chemists have made a significant breakthrough in the detection of hazardous substances in drinking water, crafting a sensor capable of identifying minuscule amounts of perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)