The Connection Between Concussions, Viruses, and Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Tufts suggest results may lead to preventive strategies using antiviral drugs after head trauma.
Research
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.
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.
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.
Bridging Pathogens and Progress in Lyme Disease Research
Meet Bree Aldridge, a dynamic scientist and educator at TUSM, where her expertise in engineering, biology, and systems-level data analysis shapes groundbreaking research.
The 2024 Earle P. Charlton Poster Competition
Research competition, celebrating the dedication and excellence of Tufts University's graduate students.
Decoding Chronic Lyme: Investigating Epigenetic Signatures
Discover how Tanja Petnicki-Ocwieja is helping advance research and discovery with the Tufts Lyme Disease Initiative.
Student Research Projects in Malaysia Improve Global Health Education
The Tufts Global Research Assistant Program exposes students to public health challenges abroad and affirms a passion for global health.
Study Challenges Assumptions About How Tuberculosis Bacteria Grow
Researchers reveal how the deadly pathogen 'breaks the rules' of bacterial biology.