How Sepsis Can Lead to Cell Death
The Poltorak lab probes the role of TNF in sepsis.
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DNA from Ancient Pandemics and Disease
GSBS Genetics student Aidan Burn studies ancient retroviruses
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Probing the Cause of a Rare Disease
Jacob lab studies CTNNB1 syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting mobility and learning.
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New Findings from the Hu Lab Could Improve Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Novel autoantibodies found in Borrelia-infected individuals.
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How Do Negative Feelings like Anxiety and Fear Arise
New research from the Maguire lab is beginning to unravel these mysteries.
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GSBS faculty member Pilar Alcaide discusses autoimmune diseases
A Tufts Now interview with Pilar Alcaide sheds light on autoimmune diseases and their rise.
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How Does Your Brain Influence Overeating and Obesity?
The Rios lab identifies astrocytes as playing a key role in controlling eating.
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New Function Performed by Nearly Half of Brain Cells Discovered
The Dulla lab uncovers a new astrocyte function.
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How Sepsis Can Lead to Cell Death
The Poltorak lab probes the role of TNF
Congratulations to Ivan Albino Flores, Molecular Microbiology PhD Student
Ivan is this year's recipient of the Andrew and Greta Wright Award. Learn more!