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Tulane testing new ‘drop-of-blood’ diagnostic device for trauma patients
Tulane engineers are developing a new device to rapidly detect life-threatening blood-clotting problems in trauma patients using just a single drop…
Study links male alcohol misuse to mutual partner violence, injury
A new study from Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute has found that male alcohol misuse significantly increases the risk of bidirectional intimate…
Lead-resistant lizards in New Orleans could hold clues to combating lead poisoning
Brown anole lizards in New Orleans found to have record-high blood-lead levels.
Tulane's Digital Media Practices receives grant to upgrade equipment, expand access
Tulane's Digital Media Practices program receives grant to upgrade equipment and expand access.
Study: As temperatures and humidity rise, so do emergency room visits for heart conditions
A new study found that high humidity, when combined with extreme heat, was associated with a six times higher risk of a heart-related emergency room…
Nation’s top energy leaders and policy experts to highlight Tulane’s Future of Energy Forum
Tulane University will convene a powerhouse lineup of leading energy executives, policy experts and innovators for its second annual Future of Energy…
A single shot at birth may shield children from HIV for years, study finds
A new study shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer years-long protection against HIV, tapping into a critical…
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…
Is the nose key to preventing pneumonia? Tulane awarded $7.5 million grant to investigate
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…