Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology

Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology

genome replication and maintenance •  transcription • RNA splicing • protein synthesis and folding • protein sorting •  protein structure and design •  macromolecular machines • enzymology • metalloproteins • metabolism • molecular modeling • signal transduction • drug design • glycobiology

Thomas U. Schwartz
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Thomas U. Schwartz

Boris Magasanik Professor of Biology

Thomas U. Schwartz investigates communication across biological membranes, using structural, biochemical, and genetic tools.

Uncovering how cells control their protein output

The Interview: MIT President Sally Kornbluth

New tool can assist with identifying carbohydrate-binding proteins

A career in biochemistry unfolds

Ankur Jain Named as Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences

Directing evolution in search of a better plastic-degrading enzyme

Using plant biology to address climate change

Researchers biosynthesize anti-cancer compound found in venomous Australian tree