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Antiviral Protein Causes Genetic Changes Implicated in Huntington’s Disease Progression

Tufts study shows APOBEC enzymes, which normally help fight viral infections by mutating viral DNA, cause repeat expansions and are unusually active in the brains of Huntington’s patients.

“APOBECs are in the right place to cause trouble, and that makes them really intriguing candidates for disease initiation,” says Catherine Freudenreich. Image: Shutterstock

How Students Are Contributing To Health Equity Research At Tufts

Recent Tufts alumni share how their experiences at the Center for Health Equity Research opened doors to careers they hadn’t imagined.

Chloe Bird, director of CHER, and Amy LeClair (right), assistant professor at the School of Medicine and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Is Dry January a Good Idea?

Thomas Stopka, an expert on substance use disorder and related risks, shares thoughts on the concept’s benefits and drawbacks.

An empty wine glass next to a small sign that says "Dry January?"

Pioneering Infectious Disease Care and Education

Exploring the career of Laura Kogelman, a leader in infectious disease treatment and education.

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