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Ancient Maya population may have topped 16 million, Tulane research shows

Well-preserved ancient Maya murals are seen inside a temple in Bonampak, Mexico, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and rituals of the Classic…

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An FDA-backed metric used to determine effectiveness of rectal cancer drugs may be unreliable, says new study

A new study by a Tulane University researcher casts doubt on a widely used shortcut in rectal cancer drug trials, raising concerns that some…

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Beetle-inspired TB test could close the diagnostic gap in HIV hotspots

A new handheld tuberculosis testing device by Tulane University is the size of a credit card, requires no electricity and significantly improves…

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Cowen Institute reports 20 years of progress, challenges in New Orleans schools

Nearly 20 years after Hurricane Katrina reshaped the city’s public education system, a new report from Tulane University’s Cowen Institute offers a…

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Energy and healthcare leaders named to the Board of Tulane

As Tulane University continues its national leadership in public health and energy studies, it has announced the addition of Thomas (Tom) E. Jorden,…

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Registration opens for Tulane’s Future of Energy Forum, Sept. 10-12

Tulane University will host the second annual Future of Energy Forum from Sept. 10–12, gathering energy leaders from business, government, academia…

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Nearly 20 years later, New Orleans post-Katrina school reforms show gains — but at a cost

A report by Tulane University’s Education Research Alliance for New Orleans summarizes more than a decade of research into 12 key lessons from the…

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Tulane’s Tony Hu awarded one of nation’s highest honors in clinical diagnostics

The Academy of Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) has awarded Tulane University research scientist Tony Hu, PhD, the 2025 Academy Award for…