Are You Eating Like the Rest of America? How U.S. Diets Have Changed Over 20 Years
American Diets Have a Long Way To Go To Achieve Health Equity American diets show slight improvements over two decades, according to a Tufts University…
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This Overlooked Feedback Loop Is Accelerating Climate Change
Scientists at Tufts University state that soil, which contains 80 percent of the Earth’s carbon, emits more greenhouse gases as droughts cause soils to crack…
The Hidden Consequences of Brain Trauma: Study Uncovers New Insights
Researchers at the School of Medicine at Tufts University have developed a new imaging technology that captures neuronal activity across the entire brain during the…
Breakthrough Could Reduce Cultivated Meat Production Costs by up to 90%
Bovine muscle cells have been engineered to generate their own growth signals, eliminating the need for expensive components in the production process. Cellular agriculture –…
New Study: Women Who Eat More Plant-Based Protein Develop Fewer Chronic Diseases and Are More Likely To Be Healthier
A recent study led by Tufts University discovered that women who consumed higher amounts of plant-based protein experienced fewer chronic illnesses and enjoyed better overall…
Roman Relics to Tech Treasures: Glass Fragments Unlock Future Secrets
Researchers reveal how photonic crystals were created by corrosion and crystallization over centuries. Some 2,000 years ago in ancient Rome, glass vessels carrying wine or…
A Troubling Trend: The Steady Global Climb of Sugary Drink Consumption
Dietary survey data shows differences based on region and age, say researchers at Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. The decision…
Medical Marvel: Human Cells Transformed Into Tiny Biological Robots
The multicellular bots move around and help heal “wounds” created in cultured neurons. Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have created tiny…
Silk Meets Silicon: The Dawn of Biological Hybrid Transistors
Microprocessor-scale transistors detect and respond to biological states and the environment. Your phone may have more than 15 billion tiny transistors packed into its microprocessor…
Nature’s Nanotechnology: The Wonders of Ancient Roman Glass
Researchers uncover the process by which centuries of corrosion and crystallization formed photonic crystals. Approximately 2,000 years ago in ancient Rome, glass containers filled with…
Revolutionary “Subway Map” Illuminates New Treatment Targets for Lyme Disease
The model, created by Tufts researchers, showed that two existing drugs demonstrate potential for more selective therapeutic options. Scientists at Tufts University School of Medicine…
From Prescription Pills to Prescription Produce: Health Flourishes With Fruits and Veggies
In the largest known such study to date, an analysis of participant records by Tufts University researchers found programs that provide free fruits and vegetables…
Potentially Unlimited Supply – Scientists Grow Meat From Immortal Stem Cells
Minimizing the necessity for animal biopsies, stem cells offer a potentially endless source for cultured meat. For cellular agriculture—a technique that grows meat in bioreactors—to…
Wheat Crops in U.S. and China May Be Threatened by Unprecedented Heat and Drought
A new study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University shows the likelihood of extreme weather in wheat-producing areas of…
New Study: 70% of Type 2 Diabetes Cases Linked to Food Choices
A study has established a correlation between a poor diet and 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide. According to a research model developed…
Whole Grains Confusion: New Study Highlights Need for Consensus on Definition
A recent study has highlighted the need for a unified definition of whole-grain foods, as there are currently multiple competing definitions in use. A new…
Study Shows Brains With More Vitamin D Function Better
A new study, the first to examine vitamin D levels in brain tissue, may help scientists further understand dementia and its causes. Worldwide, an estimated…
Using Vapes May Increase Risk of Developing Dental Cavities
Researchers say e-cigarettes and similar vaping devices are associated with a higher risk for cavities. A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished…