Take a journey into the world of plant research and discover how this illuminating group of organisms is becoming a major gateway to the future of biomedicine ...

Whitehead Institute researchers are shedding light on the intricacies of plant biology in order to provide insights into plant development.

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. Why MIT Biology? · Why Biology · Cancer Biology · Cell Biology

Our goal is to apply DiSTAP sensor technology to study the production of plant hormones and secondary metabolites in plants and monitor changes in their ...

Our plant biology researchers are driving advancements that hold the promise of major practical impact on agriculture, conservation, and medical treatment.

Plant and Agriculture research focuses on enhancing crop productivity, sustainability, and resilience through biotechnology and innovative farming practices.

Chemical engineers at MIT are using the bioluminescent properties of fireflies to make glow-in-the-dark plants that can emit light for as long as four hours.

The Weng Laboratory integrates the ancient wisdom of traditional plant-based global medicine with genomics, analytical chemistry, and synthetic biology.

Whitehead Institute is a world-renowned non-profit research institution dedicated to improving human health through basic biomedical research.

David Baltimore Chair in Biomedical Research, Whitehead Institute; Professor of Biology, MIT. B.A., Biology, Williams College; Ph.D., Plant Biology, UC Berkeley.