Scientists Create the Next Generation of Living Robots
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
Artificial living organisms can work together in swarms and record information
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Aging Chimps Are Living Their Best Life
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
A new study on chimpanzee social behavior by primatologist Zarin Machanda shows similarities to human friendship patterns
Genetic link to molecular events that precede symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
Molecular mutation may be more common among African Americans with late onset Alzheimer’s, provide a possible focus for early diagnosis and targeted treatments
Study suggests sugary diet endangers waste-eating protein crucial to cellular repair
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
Results have potential applications to cut risk of age-related degenerative diseases
Teaching Vital Surgeries, One Pet in Need at a Time
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
Yuki Nakayama is helping Cummings School increase access to surgical care for pets whose owners otherwise couldn’t afford it—and giving students hands-on training in the process
The Coronavirus Sneaks Its Way Into Cells. But How?
Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Marta Gaglia studies the way viruses infiltrate the body without tripping the immune system’s alarms.
The Mastercard Foundation and Talloires Network of Engaged Universities Launch the Next Generation Leaders Program
Friday, October 30th, 2020
This new initiative creates the first virtual community of student leaders committed to civic engagement and social responsibility.
Tooth Tech Could Help Dentists Diagnose Problems More Quickly
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Digital innovations with artificial intelligence hold promise to improve dental care, speed office visits, and lower costs.
The Obesity and Cancer Metastasis Connection
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Tufts biomedical researchers discover a new way in which fat promotes spread of cancer.
The U.S.-Mexico Immigration Crisis, from South of the Border
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
In a new documentary, a Fletcher School professor explores how U.S. immigration policy affects migrants in Mexico.
