Genetics

New analysis of a major clinical trial finds supplementation reduced diabetes risk in prediabetic adults with certain variations in the vitamin D receptor gene

The 2026 recipients stood out in one of the country’s most rigorous graduate fellowship competitions

Color changes in fungi on cheese rinds point to specific molecular mechanisms of genetic adaptation—and sometimes a tastier cheese

Inspired by her grandmother—a pioneering genetics researcher—the senior has helped connect cancer patients with potential stem-cell and marrow donors at Tufts

Study shows APOBEC enzymes, which normally help fight viral infections by mutating viral DNA, are unusually active in the brains of Huntington’s patients

The award will fund his lab’s research into detecting and understanding RNA modifications and their role in brain health

Ranking reflects innovative research led by faculty across the university

A Tufts DNA researcher explains today’s top theories as to why we age

An engineering professor illustrates the latest science by referring back to classic sci-fi films for an introductory class on biotechnology