Natural evolution is a slow process that relies on the gradual accumulation of genetic mutations. In recent years, scientists have found ways to speed up
A new robotic platform can speed up directed evolution more than 100-fold, and allows hundreds of evolving populations to be monitored at the same time. The work was led by Kevin Esvelt and colleagues at the MIT Media Lab.
Robert Gilliard MLK Visiting Professor and Scholar at MIT, works with chemist Christopher Cummins to synthesize new chemical molecules from the edges of the periodic table, while prioritizing collaboration and student mentorship.