Biomanufacturing can speed production of a low-glycemic sweetener—and may unlock its commercial potential, Tufts researchers say. Imagine a sugar that has only 38 percent of the calories of... Read more
Cultured meat could reduce resources required in meat production, with a smaller environmental footprint relative to animal farming A team of Tufts University-led researchers exploring the d... Read more
The pill is the first known working device capable of non-invasively and accurately assessing the profile of bacterial species inhabiting any stage of the gastrointestinal tract. A research... Read more
Cultured insect tissue could combine the planet-saving best of insect farming, GM livestock, labriculture and plant-based meat substitutes — by Matthew Prior, Frontiers science writer Livest... Read more
Equipment- and training-free textile detectors could be used in public health, workplace safety, military and rescue applications Tufts University engineers have developed a novel fabricatio... Read more
Scientists engineer on-demand high resolution wrinkling for reversible printing and thermal regulation Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed silk materials tha... Read more
Elastomeric composites can flex, grip, release, or rotate when exposed to lasers, diffuse light or sunlight Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed magnetic elas... Read more
Bandages with integrated pH and temperature sensors and electronically triggered drug release are designed to improve healing A team of engineers led by Tufts University has developed a prot... Read more
The vast number of devices connected on 5G networks can help locate themselves, rather than rely on centralized “anchors” Anticipating a critical strain on the ability of fifth generation (5... Read more
New process could lead to production of methanol or acetic acid through more energy efficient, low-cost and environmentally-friendly ways The direct oxidation of methane—found in natural gas... Read more
Reconstituted silk can be several times stronger than the natural fiber and made in different forms. When it comes to concocting the complex mix of molecules that makes up fibers of natural... Read more
