Locking Out Prostate Cancer
Tufts researchers are examining ways to stop prostate cancer from metastasizing to bone marrow using novel antibodies
Research News
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
Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer
Adequate intake of certain nutrients is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality when the nutrient source is foods, but not supplements, according to a new study.
Prescribing healthy food in Medicare/Medicaid is cost effective, could improve health outcomes
New study finds that health insurance coverage for healthy food could improve health, reduce healthcare costs, and be highly cost-effective after five years.
More evidence of link between severe gum disease and cancer risk
In largest study to date using dental exams, severe periodontitis associated with 24 percent increased risk of cancer
Spotlight on Research and Collaboration
The Tufts community came together on October 29th to network and brainstorm key research priorities for the university.
Cooperative Outlook
Tufts may be one of the smallest universities with a Clinical and Translational Science Award from the NIH, but it’s also especially adept at securing new partnerships beyond campus. Outlined here are three examples of exciting recent collaborations.
Outsmarting Cholera
The tide is turning in a fifty-year war on a persistent strain of cholera, thanks to a team co-led by Tufts scientists and their research on the molecule cGAMP.