Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Researchers across the university are attacking the disease from all angles and will use the funding to identify better ways to prevent, track, and treat Lyme and its long-term consequences

Tufts was awarded 28 utility patents this year, demonstrating success from research across the university

At Tufts University School of Medicine, Shumin Tan is investigating the human-microbe relationship to advance not just an understanding of tuberculosis, but any infection

Researchers from across the university received the prestigious honor, which recognizes academic inventors who aspire to make a positive impact on society 

Researchers from Tufts found that these retroviruses make up about 8% of the human genome.

Researchers in the Aldridge Lab have devised rules for a faster, more effective way to identify potential new drug cocktails against this infectious disease

We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Zucker Research Prizes. The prizes are awarded annually and are made possible by generous gifts from the Zucker family. 

Tufts University School of Medicine researchers identify a key testing area that could help clinicians diagnose the disease sooner and determine efficacy of treatments

A microbiologist explains drug cocktails and how researchers find the right matches to improve outcomes