Research – MIT Department of Chemistry

Chonghe Zhang smiles with a black poodle.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Chonghe Zhang

Chemistry Graduate Student Chonghe Zhang describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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Using AI to explore the 3D structure of the genome

Two meters of DNA is crammed into the nucleus of every human cell. Bin Zhang wants to know how gene expression works in this minuscule space.

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New molecular label could lead to simpler, faster tuberculosis tests

MIT chemists found a way to identify a complex sugar molecule in the cell walls of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest pathogen.

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Cole Cadaram

Chemistry Graduate Student Cole Cadaram describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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New model predicts a chemical reaction’s point of no return

Chemists could use this quick computational method to design more efficient reactions that yield useful compounds, from fuels to pharmaceuticals.

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A chemist who tinkers with molecules’ structures

By changing how atoms are arranged relative to each other, Associate Professor Alison Wendlandt aims to create compounds with new chemical properties.

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Cross-section view of visualization of diseased tissues generated by MESA tool.

A new computational framework illuminates the hidden ecology of diseased tissues

MESA uses ecological theory to map cellular diversity and spatial patterns in tissues, offering new insights into disease progression.

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Surprise discovery could lead to improved catalysts for industrial reactions

Upending a long-held supposition, MIT researchers find a common catalyst works by cycling between two different forms.

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Andrea Marcano Delgado smiles in an outdoor setting.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Andrea Marcano Delgado

Chemistry Graduate Student Andrea Marcano Delgado describes her research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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Professor Daniel Suess is seated in a chemical laboratory.

Drawing inspiration from ancient chemical reactions

By studying cellular enzymes that perform difficult reactions, MIT chemist Dan Suess hopes to find new solutions to global energy challenges.

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Inaugural Celebrating Women’s Careers in Chemistry gathering grand success

MIT's WIC+ collaborated with New England-area universities and professional organizations to present an evening of shared research and community building.

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Cindy Serena Ngompe Massado smiles in front of a pond.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Cindy Serena Ngompe Massado

Chemistry Graduate Student Cindy Serena Ngompe Massado describes their research and answers 20 questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.

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J-WAFS: Supporting food and water research across MIT

For the past decade, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab has strengthened MIT faculty efforts in water and food research and innovation.

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