Are prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi smarter than polls? Tufts political scientist @bfschaffner.bsky.social explains where these forecasts help, where they fall short, and why polls remain essential.

Could Prediction Markets Replace Election Polling?

Many eyes are on Maine and a race that could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate after the midterms. For an idea of who will win this key seat, you

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What if your tumors talked to the rest of your body and you just didn’t understand what they were saying? The biologist Michael Levin is hoping to transform not just how we think about minds throughout the universe but how we understand intelligence in our bodies.

What Is It Like to Be a Cucumber?

Biologist Michael Levin has spent his life trying to prove that minds show up in places we’d never think to look.

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A @tuftsvet.bsky.social researcher studies T cells in dogs to help identify promising new treatments for lupus and lymphoma. Learn how her research may benefit both pets and people.

One Immune System, Two Species

A Tufts researcher studies T cells in dogs to help identify promising new treatments for lupus and lymphoma that may someday benefit both pets and people.

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How can patients and healthcare practitioners use artificial intelligence responsibly? A faculty member at Tufts School of Dental Medicine offers advice.

‘I Tell People Not to Fully Trust AI for Health Concerns’

A faculty member at the School of Dental Medicine shares thoughts on how patients and healthcare practitioners can use AI responsibly.

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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have already been detected in nearly half of U.S. states this summer. A @tuftsvet.bsky.social expert on diseases spread by mosquitoes shares how to protect yourself.

How to Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus and EEE

An expert on mosquito-borne diseases gives tips about how to stay safe from West Nile virus and EEE.

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Need an escape from the summer heat? A guide to art museums and galleries to cool down at this summer ⬇️

A Guide to Summer Art at Tufts and Beyond

Need an escape from the summer heat? Try a cool stroll through a gallery. Tufts Now has rounded up some of the art you can see on view on and near campus.SMFA a

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When it comes to men's health, early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and taking medications as prescribed matter at every age. More advice from @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social and @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social experts ⬇️ now.tufts.edu/2026/07/16/h...

Health Facts for Men

Understanding the most common threats to men’s health—and the steps that reduce risk—can help with a more proactive approach to maintaining their health

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Frozen yogurt is having a moment—but is it as nutritious as regular yogurt? A Tufts nutrition expert weighs in. | @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social now.tufts.edu/2026/07/23/f...

Is Frozen Yogurt as Nutritious as Regular Yogurt?

Frozen yogurt can be healthy, says a Tufts nutrition expert, but it depends on a number of factors

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As U.S. sanctions cripple Cuba, will the longtime Communist regime buckle under pressure—and if regime change comes, will it really make a difference for Cubans? A Tufts political scientist weighs the possibilities. now.tufts.edu/2026/07/16/c...

Is Cuba Poised for Regime Change?

Crippling U.S. sanctions on Cuba might cause a leadership shakeup on the island, but the resulting changes would likely be only superficial, says Tufts political science professor

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The current outbreak in the U.S. is still under investigation, but two Tufts experts who have studied the cyclospora parasite for years share what they know about it and the illness it causes. | @tuftsvet.bsky.social @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social now.tufts.edu/2026/07/23/w...

What Is Cyclosporiasis and Why Are Cases on the Rise?

Infectious disease specialists at Tufts share what they know about cyclospora, a parasite that has made thousands of people sick this summer.

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The Medford grounds crew—the 27-member team that maintain the grounds and fields, support events, respond to storms, and do many other tasks that keep campus running smoothly—has received the inaugural President's Award for their service to the university. now.tufts.edu/2026/07/16/b...

Behind the Scenes, Ahead of Every Need

A brief feature on the Medford/Somerville campus services team, which includes groundskeepers, drivers, utility staff, and maintenance mechanics

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What do you need to know about a tick bite that causes a red meat allergy, among other harmful symptoms?

Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" is out now. Why are audiences still captivated by a story first told nearly 3,000 years ago? A Tufts classics professor explains.

The Journey of ‘The Odyssey’ From Myth to Movie

One of the most famous stories in history is getting a major big screen moment—with The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, out on July 17. Based on th

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Two researchers at @tuftsvet.bsky.social found that by talking with pet owners about second-hand smoke and animal health, veterinarians can help influence human health for the better. More from the study: now.tufts.edu/2026/07/16/c...

Imagine using a wearable device that is so thin and discreet that you’d hardly be aware that you were wearing it. Now, Tufts engineers have created flexible electronics that could do just that.

And You Thought a Smart Ring Was Discreet

A new “smart thread” platform developed by Tufts researchers could point toward softer, less obtrusive wearable health monitors

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As a historian of cartoons, Brian Walker, A74, takes the art form seriously. But as the second-generation creator of the daily comic strip “Beetle Bailey,” he still aims to make you laugh. Read more: now.tufts.edu/2026/07/13/f... [📸: Elisa Keogh; © Comicana, Inc]

Through an international fellowship, faculty at @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social mentored a physician-scientist from India in the areas of public health and implementation science.

Connecting Classrooms, Clinics, and Continents

An international fellowship united two physician-scientists for a year at Tufts in their quest to improve global health.

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Healthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes are rich in essential nutrients, but a new global analysis by Tufts researchers suggests that children around the world are consuming low amounts of these critical foods.

Globally, Youth Are Not Eating Enough Healthy Plant-Based Foods

Tufts University researchers identify critical childhood nutrition gaps in analysis of 185 countries, with key shift seen in the U.S.

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Wearable devices like smartwatches can tell us a lot about our health. Now, imagine that kind of tracking ability for plants! A Tufts innovation in plant wearable sensors aims to catch distress signals in plants before they visibly suffer, allowing farmers to respond and help their crops thrive.

Plants Get Wearables to Track Their Health

With new plant-based sensors, farmers could use real-time information to manage crop conditions before visible signs of plant stress appear

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A new Tufts imaging facility is doing something that most microscopy centers in the world cannot: allowing scientists to examine items from the macroscale down to the nanoscale—all in only one imaging session. This service is now available to customers in both academia and industry.

Peering Into Materials Down to the Nanoscale in the COCOON Lab

Imaging service at Tufts is now available to customers in academia and industry, capable of zooming in from the macro to the molecular scale to link structure with material function

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Artificial and low-calorie sweeteners are widely used—but how do they affect health? A new research review from the Food is Medicine Institute at @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social points to possible impacts on metabolism and the gut microbiome.

Growing Evidence That Sugar Substitutes Disrupt Gut Health and Metabolism

Study examines the emerging science suggesting a link between calorie-free sweeteners and blood sugar control.

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A tiny silk sticker that visibly shows vital health signals, read by an AI system, could change how we care for the tiniest patients.

A Noninvasive Way to Monitor Babies’ Health

A paper-thin skin patch can monitor multiple vital health signals from a newborn as readable colored spots

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Nearly 500,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year—but today’s tests can miss early infections and can’t distinguish active disease from a past infection. New @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social research could help change that.

Moving Toward Better Tests and Treatments for Lyme Disease

New study finds biomarkers that may someday help clinicians better detect—and possibly cure—early and persistent Borrelia burgdorferi infections.

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Track and field All-American Sarah Firth, a recent Tufts graduate, has nabbed a prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, one of only 21 female student-athletes across Divisions I, II, and III to receive the award. Congratulations, Sarah! 🐘💙

Track and Field All-American Sarah Firth Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Seven-time NCAA qualifier in the pole vault Sarah Firth earned All-American status six times, while majoring in quantitative economics and actively volunteering

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Heat, nutrients, and climate change can all fuel algal blooms like the one seen in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. A water-quality expert explains why this happens and how these blooms threaten freshwater supplies.

What D.C.’s Algal Bloom Reveals About a Growing Water Threat

A water-quality expert explains how heat, nutrients, and climate change are fueling harmful blooms—and threatening freshwater supplies.

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With regular screenings, informed lifestyle choices, and open communication with healthcare providers, women can greatly reduce their risk of developing heart disease, bone loss, and mood disorders and preserve or improve their quality of life as they age.

Health Facts Every Woman Should Know

The health risks women face change over time, but smart prevention can lower them at every age.

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250 years later, the American Revolution is still being argued over. The nation's founding story has been reinterpreted by every generation—from Lincoln's America to our world today. What does the Revolution mean in 2026? A Tufts historian offers perspective.

There’s No One True Story of the American Revolution

Our view of the American Revolution has changed many times over the last 250 years, and it’s always been contentious, says a Tufts historian

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Looking for a great read? The Tufts community has more than 35 fiction and nonfiction choices for you to check out this summer. Happy reading, Jumbos! 📚

Summer Book Recommendations 2026

The Tufts community has more than 35 choices of new and old fiction and nonfiction choices to recommend

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Henry Cooke, A79, AG84, not only plays historic Revolutionary War-era figures—he also recreates their outfits and even repairs original items. Learn more about Cooke’s work: now.tufts.edu/2026/06/24/r...