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What Is Cyclosporiasis and Why Are Cases on the Rise?

Infectious disease specialists at Tufts share what they know about a parasite that has made thousands of people sick this summer.

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DPT Faculty on Pain Science, Clinical Excellence, and Training the Next Generation of Physical Therapists

Anthony Carroll, associate professor and director of admissions for the Tufts DPT-Boston program, shares insights on orthopedic physical therapy, pain science, and what makes an exceptional clinician.

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Connecting Classrooms, Clinics, and Continents

An international fellowship united two physician-scientists in their quest to improve global health.

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Globally, Youth Are Not Eating Enough Healthy Plant-Based Foods

Tufts University researchers identify critical childhood nutrition gaps in analysis of 185 countries, with key shift seen in the U.S.

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Moving Toward Better Tests and Treatments for Lyme Disease

New study finds biomarkers that may someday help clinicians better detect—and possibly cure—early and persistent Borrelia burgdorferi infections.

A Community Honors Andrew Levey's Enduring Impact

The new endowed professorship recognizes Levey's contributions to nephrology while investing in the next generation of researchers, clinicians, and educators.

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Experts Describe Myriad Challenges in Fight to Control Ebola Outbreak

Infectious disease researchers share what it will take to stop the spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Astrocytes: Exploring Power Players in the Brain

A new paper by a global team of authors, including researchers from Tufts, outlines what’s known and not known about these brain cells.

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2026 Zucker Research Prize Recipients Announced

Professors Mark Sarnak and Susan Parsons have been recognized for distinguished research careers with the 2026 Zucker Research Prizes at Tufts University School of Medicine.