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.
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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
To Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials, First Increase Staff Diversity
New research finds that study sites with diverse personnel do a better job of recruiting volunteers from underrepresented groups
Four Tufts Faculty Are Among Top Researchers in the World
Work by the scientists is among top cited globally, according to a new ranking
Mapping the Shifting Opioid Epidemic to Aid Public Health Efforts
Unique research collaborative draws on public health and emergency medical services data and spatial epidemiological analyses to map opioid-related incidents, improve public health response in Lowell, Mass.
Tracking the Shifting Landscape of the Opioid Crisis
Tufts research highlights communities most at risk for overdose deaths and most in need of services
People Can Change Their Minds About Vaccines
A new study paints an evolving picture of vaccination acceptance and hesitancy