Tufts Researchers Discover New Function Performed by Nearly Half of Brain Cells
The findings in mice could lead to new insights and treatments for a wide range of brain and neurological diseases, from epilepsy to Alzheimer’s
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A Potential New Test for Diagnosing Lyme Disease
Tufts University School of Medicine researchers identify a key testing area that could help clinicians diagnose the disease sooner and determine efficacy of treatments
Structural Racism Is a Public Health Problem. Measuring It Can Lead to Better Solutions
A researcher quantifies racism at the state level to better understand health disparities.
Cultured stem cells reconstruct sensory nerve and tissue structure in the nose
Lab-grown olfactory stem cells will enable research into therapies for recovering sense of smell after injury or degeneration
What Is Combination Drug Therapy?
A microbiologist explains drug cocktails and how researchers find the right matches to improve outcomes
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Invests in Women’s Health Research at Tufts
The award will support studies on sex differences in depression
Neuroactive Steroids May Induce Prolonged Antidepressant Effects by Altering Brain States
The ongoing antidepressant and anti-anxiety benefits of brexanolone, a drug approved for the treatment of postpartum depression, for weeks after treatment may lie in how it alters oscillations in regions of the brain associated with mood
People Can Change Their Minds About Vaccines
A new study paints an evolving picture of vaccination acceptance and hesitancy
Tracking the Shifting Landscape of the Opioid Crisis
Tufts research highlights communities most at risk for overdose deaths and most in need of services