Plants Get Wearables to Track Their Health
With new sensors, farmers could use real-time information to manage crop conditions before visible signs of plant stress appear.
Human health and bioengineering
Experts Describe Myriad Challenges in Fight to Control Ebola Outbreak
Infectious disease researchers share what it will take to stop the spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Expanding Uses for Bioengineered Bacterial Spores
Fused to the outer layer of bacterial spores, things like enzymes, biosensors, and drugs are easily stored under even extreme conditions
From Silkworm to Super Material
Researchers fuse silk fibers into high-performance solids that are almost as tough as Kevlar.
Painting a Better (Diagnostic) Picture: Tufts Duo Advances the Quality of Photoacoustic Images
Ph.D. student Avijit Paul and Associate Professor Srivalleesha Mallidi’s method to create better quality photoacoustic images was recently named one of the most top cited articles in the Journal of Biophotonics.
From Education to Expertise: Lily Haile
At Tufts, Lily Haile cultivated technical expertise and a meticulous mindset that would help her succeed in the biotechnology industry.
What’s Going on Inside You? These Inventions Keep Track
From health-monitoring dental floss to a pill that samples your microbiome, Sameer Sonkusale’s devices transform medical diagnosis and treatment.
Interview with Brooke Raphael
Brooke Raphael, E01, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Avicella Capital, discusses her journey from engineering to pharmaceuticals and finance.
Mohanty Receives NSF CAREER Award
The prestigious grant award supports Assistant Professor Aseema Mohanty’s work in nanophotonics.