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Tufts is a leader in American higher education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at research and providing students with a personal experience. Our unique combination of research and liberal arts attracts students, faculty and staff who thrive in our environment of curiosity, creativity and engagement.

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New & Notable

Engineers make transistors and electronic devices entirely from thread

Transistors and integrated circuits made from threads are combined with thread-based sensors to create fully flexible devices
Tell Me More: Engineering Positive Change

Engineers Without Borders leader Catherine Leslie tells a Tufts podcast about the thousands of students and professionals who volunteer worldwide to build everything from water systems to energy projects
Better Diagnostic Imaging for Pet Rabbits

New study shows that GI ultrasounds may reveal source of life-threatening illness for rabbits
Investigating Alternatives to Opioids for Dogs in Pain

Researchers from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine launch a clinical study for dogs needing back surgery

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