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

Monty Krieger
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Monty Krieger

Whitehead Professor of Molecular Genetics

Monty Krieger studies cell surface receptors and cholesterol and their impact on normal physiology and diseases, such as heart disease and infertility.

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

Probing how proteins pair up inside cells

MIT biologists drilled down into how proteins recognize and bind to one another, informing drug treatments for cancer.

Cellular environments shape molecular architecture

Rewiring cell division to make eggs and sperm

Two heads are better than one, but two disciplines are even better

Spying on enzymes while they perform chemical reactions could help treat gut ailments