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Gun Permits May Be More Effective than Background Checks Alone at Reducing Firearm Homicides

Tufts University School of Medicine analysis suggests universal background checks alone aren’t associated with significantly lower shooting death rates in the U.S.

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Why the Most Prescribed Chemotherapy Drug Can Cause Serious Heart Damage

Researchers identify which immune cells drive cardiac inflammation in cancer patients taking doxorubicin.

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Tufts Experts Weigh in on New Generation of Weight Loss Medications

Consumers should consider cost, availability, long-term benefits, and nutrition and exercise before taking the prescription drugs.

Tufts Scientists Reveal How Molecules Shape Cells, Cells Move to Shape Tissue

New research delves into the role of PIP3, a vital molecule, in driving cellular shape and tissue organization.

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A Disturbing Trend in Colon and Rectal Cancers

A physician and researcher explains what young people should know amid a rise in colorectal cancer in those under 50.

Tufts Ranks in Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2023

Ranking reflects innovative research led by faculty across the university.

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What Works for Dogs May Work for Us: A Promising Breakthrough in Lyme Disease Prevention

A new clinical trial shows a treatment's potential to proactively eliminate ticks before transmission.

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Tufts Researcher Takes on Epilepsy After Daughter’s Diagnosis

A biomedical engineer and a neuroscientist have teamed up to advance epilepsy research and push for more effective treatments for patients.

The current standard for lung cancer screenings are low-dose CT (LDCT) scans, and the latest guidelines recommend anyone with a 20-pack-year history of cigarette smoking be screened yearly for lung cancer. Photo: Shutterstock

A Better Way to Screen for Lung Cancer

A Tufts School of Medicine researcher is developing a test to predict lung cancer risk more accurately and reduce the number of scans needed to detect the condition.