Fall 2018
Founders Forward
What’s driving the new generation of biotech spinouts in Kendall Square?
The Writers: Leda Zimmerman
Spring 2018
To the Letter
In the Zhang lab, a leap forward in CRISPR-based genome editing offers precision RNA fixes with major therapeutic implications
Winter 2018
Breaking the Bottleneck in Genetic Engineering
A startup backed by The Engine harnesses microfluidics to reprogram cells with unprecedented speed
Fall 2017
How Can We Defeat the Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance?
For MIT researchers working to hold the line against infection, step one is to know your enemy
Winter 2017
Surfacing Solutions
Bilge Yildiz is in search of materials for a sustainable energy future
Fall 2016
An Element of Caution
Could chemicals key to sustainable technologies pose unseen environmental risks?
Spring 2016
Cornering Cancer
Collaborative “systems biology” approach could steer tumors into submission
Fall 2015
Training Robots to be Better Co-Workers
Julie Shah is designing factory-based machines that will better anticipate human movement.
Fall 2015
Reducing Waste Across a Product’s Lifecycle
Elsa Olivetti focuses on minimizing the carbon footprint of products at every stage, from manufacturing to recycling.
Summer 2015
Cheaper, Energy Efficient Ways to Desalinate Water
Jeffrey Grossman and Evelyn Wang are searching for ways to make clean water.