The Coronavirus Sneaks Its Way into Cells. But How?
Marta Gaglia studies the way viruses infiltrate the body without tripping the immune system’s alarms
Molecular Biology and Microbiology
How Viruses Mutate and Create New Variants
As coronavirus variants circulate worldwide, a Tufts researcher explains the mechanisms of how viruses change and why it’s going to keep happening
New cell profiling method could speed TB drug discovery
Technology combines rapid imaging and machine learning to uncover patterns in how antibacterials kill; can be applied to many pathogens
What Are Viruses and How Do They Work?
A Tufts researcher explains the tiny infectious agents that can wreak havoc globally
Unlocking Biological Materials for Better Therapies
Researchers at Tufts’ Laboratory for Living Devices link materials like silk and paper with technology, medicine, and diagnostics
Clues about a New Deadly Fungus
The new fungus Candida auris may seem mysterious but the Kumamoto Lab at Tufts School of Medicine believe they can use what we have learned from studying other fungi to deal with this new and deadly organism.
New imaging reveals previously unseen vulnerabilities of HIV
Breakthrough opens new paths to fight against the deadly virus
Fighting Fungal Infections with Less Collateral Damage
Study shows effectiveness of dietary fat in preterm infants in reducing fungus that can lead to infections
School of Medicine Faculty Named to Endowed Professorships
Ekaterina “Katya” Heldwein is the American Cancer Society (Massachusetts Division) Professor of Molecular Biology and Rachel J. Buchsbaum is the Jane F. Desforges, M.D., Chair of Hematology and Oncology