Research news

Three projects from Tufts faculty and alumni were awarded funding to support R&D, innovation in addressing challenges in therapeutic delivery and unlocking the potential of data science to answer pressing life sciences questions.

Engineers from the SilkLab make metamaterials that manipulate microwave energy in ways conventional materials cannot.

Research Assistant Professor Neelakshi Hudda and Professor John Durant discuss their research on airline pollution in a PBS NOVA documentary.

Frank C. Doble Professor of Engineering Fiorenzo Omenetto joins "Top of Mind" to discuss the SilkLab's work to create leather-like material from silk proteins.

Silk proteins formed fibers, crosslinks, and iron complexes similar to those used by the sea creatures.

Tufts biomedical engineers win worldwide grant competition for innovation in cellular agriculture.

Researchers at Tufts describe a novel motility mechanism that allows swimming cells to escape from viscous environments.

Inspired by a hospital stay, a Tufts team creates a better and cheaper ultraviolet C light device for indoor spaces.

Alternative leather manufacturing moves towards sustainable sources and environmentally friendly chemical processes.