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New & Notable

Faster Imaging at the Nano Level

A patented new technique discovered by Tufts engineers speeds up imaging of biological specimens and high-tech materials
If you can’t drink cow’s milk, what is the best alternative?

Alicia Romano, N10, a registered dietitian at the Frances Stern Nutrition Center at Tufts Medical Center, explains
Continuing a Life of Service at Tufts

In her new role at Tisch College, Diane Ryan brings experience from leadership programs at West Point
More—and More Diverse—U.S. College Students Voted in 2016

Among youth, women voted at a greater rate than men, and Hispanics and Asians voted more than in 2012, Tufts researchers say
A Focus on Humanitarian Efforts

Tufts officially names the Henry J. Leir Institute for Human Security
Limitations and Possibilities in Biology

Panel at the Allen Discovery Center inaugural symposium spoke of what is possible to know and do

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