Research
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Toxoplasma gondii parasites. Credit: Clare Harding.
Research
For over 50 years, we have played a central role in the growth of molecular life sciences and the revolution in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, genomics, and computational biology.
Heart muscle cells called cardiomyocytes. Credit: Alexander Auld and Laurie Boyer
Research
For over 50 years, we have played a central role in the growth of molecular life sciences and the revolution in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, genomics, and computational biology.
Cyrille Teforlack (left) discussing his project in the Reddien Lab on flatworm eye regeneration with attendees of the BSG-MSRP-Bio Poster session, including Department of Biology Head Amy Keating (right).
Broadening Participation
Our outreach programs seek to make the field of science more inclusive by sharing MIT’s intellectual wealth and cutting-edge resources.
Research
For over 50 years, we have played a central role in the growth of molecular life sciences and the revolution in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, genomics, and computational biology.
Learn, Discover, Innovate
We are a collaborative, inclusive, diverse, supportive, and focused community dedicated to research, teaching, and service. We explore a wide range of fundamental biological questions with a focus on molecular cell biology at all levels, from molecular structure to human disease. Join us.
An atomic model of a protein. Credit: Ellen Zhong.
Research
For over 50 years, we have played a central role in the growth of molecular life sciences and the revolution in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, genomics, and computational biology.
Graduate Students
Graduate training is interdisciplinary, collaborative, and intense, giving our students the research and communication skills they need for a successful career. Our faculty share a deep commitment to education for all students.
Undergraduate Students
Our undergraduate students thrive in an atmosphere that promotes exploration and collaboration across all areas of research and study. Our professors have an infectious passion for instruction and strive to teach each course better than it’s ever been taught before.
[## Michael B. Yaffe
Michael B. Yaffe studies the chain of reactions that controls a cell’s response to stress, cell injury, and DNA damage.](https://biology.mit.edu/profile/michael-b-yaffe/)
Recent Publications
A SLiM view of the human proteome.
Non-invasive ovulation tracking enables genetic engineering in wild rodents.
Events
- Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026Colloquium: Sabine Petry, Princeton University
32-123 - Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026Thesis Defense – Oscar Molina
56-154 - Thursday, Mar 12, 2026Thesis Defense – Lara Elcavage