- Can AI Be Conscious?Experts debate the possibility at a symposium in honor of Daniel Dennett, and most agree it’s not a good thing
- Tufts Veterinarian Helps Produce First Purebred Herdwick Sheep Born in U.S.Years of planning, precision timing, and the persistence of a local farmer culminated in the birth of 11 lambs this summer
- What Happens When Neighborhood Pharmacies CloseSchool of Medicine experts explain pharmacy deserts and how consumers are impacted by thousands of shuttered drugstore locations
- The Wizard Behind WickedHow Gregory Maguire, AG90, created the story that inspired the blockbuster musical and movies
- Tufts Watchlist and Playlist Recommendations Fall 2025Check out three dozen TV shows, podcasts, films, and musical albums recommended by Tufts University faculty and staff
- Tufts Dean Named to National Academy of MedicineChristina Economos’ focus on team-based nutrition research demonstrates the direct and critical relationship between food and health
- Women’s Rowing Wins Third Straight Head of the Charles Collegiate Eights TitleMen’s rowing takes second place in Collegiate Eights, runner-up behind Division I College of the Holy Cross
- Gut Microbiome Affects Alcohol Preference by Influencing Brain’s Reward SystemScientists discover that Candida albicans, overly abundant in people with alcohol use disorder, triggers immune response that alters dopamine signaling in mice
- Students Explore Business and Global Affairs Education Opportunities at FletcherFestThe evening highlighted The Fletcher School’s new Graduate Business Certificate—open to all Tufts undergraduates
- Open-Sourcing the Future of FoodTufts’ new cell bank makes cultivated-meat tech public
- A ‘Flight Simulator’ for the Brain Reveals How We Learn—and Why Minds Sometimes Go Off CourseNew computer model helps reveal how the brain both adapts and misfires, laying the groundwork for more precise treatments for mental health disorders
- Food Is Medicine: A Movement at a Tipping PointKey takeaways from the third annual summit at Tufts, which brought together leaders in nutrition, health care, and policy from across the U.S.
- These Dental Patients Were Left Behind. These Clinics Changed ThatWith a new name, Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics continues a 50-year mission of treating people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- A Day Full of Jumbo Spirit at Tufts Homecoming 2025Alumni returned to the Hill and students showed up to celebrate this annual tradition with sporting events and gatherings
- SMFA at Tufts Announces 2025 Traveling FellowsThe 10 artists will head to Asia, Europe, and destinations across the U.S. and Mexico
- Samantha Jonas’ Legacies of ResistanceA member of the Mashpee Wampanoag, she’s doing a deep dive into tribal efforts to reclaim their lands
- A ‘Warrior Ethos’ Isn’t the Best National DefenseThe recent renaming of the Defense Department to the Department of War highlights the reflexive reliance on armed force, says international relations expert
- Will Oral Collagen Supplements Keep My Skin Healthy?As we age, production of this protein slows down, but taking a supplement won't necessarily reverse signs of aging, says a dermatologist at the School of Medicine
- Does Your Mouth Feel Dry? Don’t Ignore ItSaliva does all kinds of things. If you don’t have enough, it’s not just unpleasant; it’s a challenge to oral health
- The Human Cost of Healthy EatingStudy finds that some recommended U.S. diets carry higher risk of forced labor in their food supply chains
