The Connection Between Concussions, Viruses, and Alzheimer’s
January 7, 2025
Researchers at Tufts suggest results may lead to preventive strategies using antiviral drugs after head trauma
Green Tea and Resveratrol Reduce Alzheimer’s Plaques in Lab Tests
November 1, 2022
Using a 3D neural tissue model, Tufts researchers find the compounds diminish amyloid plaques with no side effects
Common Viruses May Be Triggering the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
August 2, 2022
Shingles infection may activate dormant neurological herpes viruses, causing inflammation and accumulation of Alzheimer’s associated proteins in the brain
3D brain-like tissue model links Alzheimer’s disease with herpes
May 6, 2020
In vitro model is uniquely designed to study the causes and treatments of neurological disease
Stem cells and silk make a new way to study the brain
April 17, 2020
An NIH grant powers collaborative research on Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists create brain-mimicking environment to grow 3D tissue models of brain tumors
Oct. 4, 2019
Use of brain-like extracellular matrix in 3D brain tissue model allows cell growth and treatment to more closely replicate physiological response
Tufts scientists grow functioning human neural networks in 3D from stem cells
Oct. 18, 2018
Neural models could improve understanding of neurodegenerative and other diseases, and facilitate discovery of treatments
INSciDE at Tufts University and New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute to collaborate on neurodegeneration
Sept. 12, 2018
Scientific teams will develop advanced stem cell models to improve understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and similar diseases.
New technique generates human neural stem cells for tissue engineering, 3D brain models
Sept. 13, 2016
Process could pave way for engineered human brain models and other innervated tissues such as skin, cornea.
Bioengineers make functional 3D brain-like tissue model
Aug. 11, 2014
Tufts model shows biochemical & electrophysiological responses; research offers new options for study of brain function, disease and trauma