BOSTON (July 9, 2018)—Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive health effects in both the...
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July 9, 2018
Modeling study estimates impact of policies targeting fruits and vegetables and sugary drinks in schools on health outcomes for children and adults
July 6, 2018
Bandages with integrated pH and temperature sensors and electronically triggered drug release are designed to improve healing
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (July 6, 2018)—A team of engineers led by Tufts University has developed a prototype bandage designed to actively...
June 28, 2018
$100K grant from Cummings Foundation promotes dialogue across differences, encourages civic engagement at Tufts University and beyond
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (June 28, 2018)—At a time of debate about free speech and expression on college campuses, the Institute for Democracy...
June 28, 2018
First real-time visualization reveals that protein molecules on virus surface reach out to hijack target cells and reset the trap if they fail
BOSTON (June 28, 2018)—For the first time, scientists have directly visualized in real-time structural changes in the surface protein of the...
June 27, 2018
Study compares gender-specific expression of antibiotic resistance genes during active gonorrhea infection
BOSTON (June 27, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ET)—The World Health Organization estimates that 78 million people worldwide are infected with gonorrhea each...
June 25, 2018
Shen’s research will focus on the role of DNA modifications in regulating C. difficile’s ability to transmit disease
BOSTON (June 25, 2018)—Aimee Shen, Ph.D., assistant professor of molecular biology and microbiology at Tufts...
June 15, 2018
New study identifies continuing disparities in diet quality for participants on SNAP
BOSTON (June 15, 2018, 11:00 a.m. ET)—A new Food-PRICE study finds persistent nutritional disparities...