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
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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.
Some but not all U.S. metro areas could grow all needed food locally, estimates study
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Research led by Dr. Christian Peters of the Friedman School estimates potential for locally sourced food based on land needs for different diets.
Taking Gene Editing to the Brain, the Immune System, and More
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
In a first, Tufts engineers create nanoparticles that deliver gene-editing tools to specific tissues and organs in mouse models.
Getting to the Roots of Fragile X Syndrome
Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Focusing on glial brain cells, neuroscientist Yongjie Yang hunts for a new path to treating the genetic disorder.
