Tufts scientists grow functioning human neural networks in 3D from stem cells
Neural models could improve understanding of neurodegenerative and other diseases, and facilitate discovery of treatments
Research
Fighting Fungal Infections with Less Collateral Damage
Study shows effectiveness of dietary fat in preterm infants in reducing fungus that can lead to infections
Brain plasticity restored in adult mice through targeting specific nerve cell connections
New narrowly focused approach shows how long-range connections between nerve cells lock brain plasticity into place; could advance treatments for disorders such as autism
New study finds that inflammatory proteins in the colon increase incrementally with weight
Activation of precancerous pathways seen with obesity; secondary findings suggest that NSAIDs may lower the levels of pro-inflammatory proteins in the colon
Leptin’s neural circuit identified
Genome editing study reveals how hormone helps prevent both obesity and diabetes.
Early life trauma in men associated with reduced levels of sperm microRNAs
In mice, the same changes to sperm miRNAs occur and are transmitted to the next generation
High food insecurity found in a sample of adults on probation in Rhode Island
A cross-sectional study led by public health researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine has found significant food insecurity for adults on probation in Rhode Island.
How the flu virus builds a better mousetrap
First real-time visualization reveals that protein molecules on virus surface reach out to hijack target cells and reset the trap if they fail
ALE Spotlight: Evaluating the Preventive Food Pantry at Boston Medical Center
Eva Greenthal, MS/MPH ’18, shares how a class assignment inspired her Applied Learning Experience and how she designed her own ALE.