Tulane University, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private research university known for its strong emphasis on community service, diverse academic programs, and vibrant campus life. Founded in 1834 as the Medical College of Louisiana, Tulane evolved into a comprehensive university with a distinctive commitment to public health and service, exemplified by its unique requirement that students engage in community service to graduate. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across schools of law, medicine, science and engineering, architecture, business, and liberal arts and sciences. Tulane is recognized for its rigorous academic environment, influential research, particularly in areas related to tropical diseases, environmental science, and urban development. The university’s scenic campus is known for its historic architecture and is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of New Orleans, influencing and reflecting the city’s eclectic spirit.
Tulane University’s study confirms that consuming dark chocolate daily is safe for adults, posing minimal health risks and offering significant nutritional benefits. Chocolate enthusiasts might…
Fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors, a type of drug previously studied in the context of cancer, shows promise in reducing inflammation and cell death in…
New research on coastal wetlands indicates that without significant carbon emission reductions, 75% of these areas will be in deficit by 2070, potentially leading to…
Making one small diet change — chicken instead of beef, plant milk instead of cow’s milk — could significantly curb carbon emissions and increase the…
A team of scientists led by a Tulane University oceanographer has found that deposits deep under the ocean floor reveal a way to measure the…
The findings could lead to the development of a new anti-cancer drug and more personalized lung cancer treatment. A new study by Tulane University has…
Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Climbing at least 50 steps daily can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease, a new study from Tulane…
A study has, for the first time, linked frequent salt consumption to Type 2 diabetes. Those at risk for Type 2 diabetes may already know…
A study of 74 children in rural Ethiopian villages with a wide range of naturally occurring fluoride in drinking water found that children exposed to…
African Americans have a 54% higher risk of succumbing to cardiovascular disease compared to their White counterparts, even though there has been a significant decrease…
The survival of marshes and other vulnerable coastal regions hinges on the ability to restrict global warming to under 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit),…
Who lived at Machu Picchu at its height? New research, recently published in the journal Science Advances, leverages ancient DNA to unveil the origins of…
Eosiniphilic esophagitis was not identified as a disease until the 1990s. Decades later, a treatment may have been discovered. A new study from Tulane University has identified…
According to a recent study conducted by Tulane University, certain popular drinks were found to contain toxic metals in quantities surpassing federal standards for safe…
The research reveals that the disparity in mortality rates based on race in America is not a result of biological differences, but rather a social…
Anthropologists from Tulane University have potentially cracked the ancient Mayan 819-day calendar mystery. They discovered it aligns with the synodic periods of all visible planets…
A study by Tulane University reveals that frequent illness may accelerate brain aging and increase the risk of dementia or cognitive decline. The findings highlight…
Scientists have linked hypermobility and related disorders to a folate deficiency caused by a genetic variation, offering new diagnostic methods and treatment possibilities with methylated…