Birds Found Thriving in a Very Large Commercial Forest in Maine
A 30-year study found many bird species in these timberlands are bucking continental population trends, upending assumptions about logging and habitat loss
Biology
Cells Have a Second DNA Repair Toolbox for Difficult Cases
Cancer cells may rely heavily on backup mechanisms of DNA repair, presenting a vulnerability for targeted treatments
A Reset on the Cellular Aging Clock
When cells assemble into tiny biological robots called Anthrobots, they become biologically younger than their original adult cells
In Costa Rica, Field Research Deepens Insights into Tropical Rainforests
A biology seminar highlights the vital role of advocacy for one of the world's most diverse ecosystems
Three Tufts Faculty Elected to World’s Largest Scientific Society
Michael Levin, Elena Naumova, and Matthias Scheutz are named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
‘These Cheeses Have a Life, They Have a Story’
After a microbiology workshop, cheesemakers and mongers have a new way to talk about their tasty, funky products
Antiviral Protein Causes Genetic Changes Implicated in Huntington’s Disease Progression
Tufts study shows APOBEC enzymes, which normally help fight viral infections by mutating viral DNA, cause repeat expansions and are unusually active in the brains of Huntington’s patients
Postdoctoral Training Bridges Science and Teaching
With a dual focus on research and pedagogy, Tufts’ IRACDA program empowers scholars to excel in academia while also fostering effective teaching, diversity in biomedical sciences
Researcher Targets DNA Repair Vulnerabilities in Female Reproductive Cancers
Some cancers rely heavily on specific proteins to survive, revealing an exploitable weakness