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Chemists observe “spooky” quantum tunneling

Extremely large electric fields can prevent umbrella-shaped ammonia molecules from inverting.

Those selected for these positions receive additional support to pursue their research and develop their careers.

Materials could be useful for delivering drugs or imaging agents in the body; may offer alternative to some industrial plastics.

MIT-developed method may lead to portable devices for making the disinfectant on-site where it’s needed.

Six scholar and professors are spending this academic year in engagement with the MIT community.

This activation, which occurred in astrocytes but not in neurons, promoted the survival of proximal neurons that had oxidative injury

SMART has developed a new way to study cells, paving the way for a better understanding of how cancers spread and become deadly.

Faculty member since 2003 is known for physical chemistry research, as well as contributions to education and the department’s climate.

BigSMILES language represents more complex molecular structures through ASCII strings.

“If we are not given support at a personal level, our educational and professional potential is going to be directly affected,” the PhD student says.

Support from Squire Booker PhD ’94 and the Bernard S. and Sophie G. Gould Fund helps MSRP-bio students excel.

Along the genome, proteins form liquid-like droplets that appear to boost the expression of particular genes.

New system could free bench chemists from time-consuming tasks, may help inspire new molecules.