Breaking the Stress and Drug Abuse Connection
Klaus Miczek, Moses Hunt Professor of Psychology, is working on stopping the brain system that creates a craving for alcohol and drugs under stress
Are Standing Desks Healthier?
A new study from Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Nancy Baker and colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh examines claims that sit-stand desks are better for weight loss and work performance
Gay Dads and Stigmas
A new study finds that two-father families still face discrimination, especially in states and settings that offer fewer legal and social protections
The Nose Knows Better Than Any Machine
Roy Desrochers and Amanda Kern from Tufts' Sensory and Science Center describe their research on taste and smell in this video from WCVB Channel 5.
Tufts University, Tufts Medical Center launch center for study of antimicrobial resistance
Center for Integrated Management of Antimicrobial Resistance to leverage strengths of the university and medical center to research mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and develop new strategies for treatment and education
How to Feed the World
Put the focus on small-scale farmers using eco-friendly agriculture, argues a new book by Timothy A. Wise, AG05
Black History Trail Makes 200 Stops Across Massachusetts
The New York Times profiles A&S faculty members Kendra Field and Kerri Greenidge's African American Trail Project.
Why a Carbon Tax Makes Sense
Gilbert Metcalf, the John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service, argues that we can pay for pollution now or later—and the price is lower now
On the Trail of African American History in Boston
An interactive map project that highlights African American historical sites brings together decades of research
Capturing the Visual History of Theater
Longtime drama professor Laurence Senelick’s extensive collection celebrates the performing arts across the centuries