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Exposure to wildfire smoke late in pregnancy may raise autism risk in children
A new study led by Tulane University found that exposure to wildfire smoke during the final months of pregnancy may raise the risk that a child is…
Study explores most commonly transmitted mother-to-child infection
A new Tulane study shows how a common virus can cross the placenta during pregnancy and affect fetal development, helping scientists better…
New vaccine could be first to prevent deadly emerging tropical disease
Researchers at Tulane University have developed the first vaccine shown to successfully protect nonhuman primates from melioidosis, a little-known…
Tulane University launches new effort to fast-track development of durable medicines
Tulane University has received nearly $1 million from the Gates Foundation to launch a first-of-its-kind Durable Medicine Model Unit that will unite…
Tulane Professor Quincy Brown named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Tulane biomedical engineering professor J. Quincy Brown has been named a 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow in recognition of his pioneering…
New study overturns assumptions about AFib treatment in sleep apnea patients
A new study found catheter ablation significantly reduced the risk of heart failure and death in patients diagnosed with both sleep apnea and atrial…
From geology to policy, Tulane researchers redefine the future of critical minerals
As the world’s energy needs require engaging more alternative sources of energy, such as solar panels, hydrogen cells and battery storage, certain…
Tulane National Primate Research Center adopts new name reflecting broader mission
The Tulane National Primate Research Center will now be known as the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center to better reflect the breadth of…
New CRISPR test could make tuberculosis screening as simple as a mouth swab
Tulane University researchers have developed an enhanced CRISPR-based tuberculosis test that works with a simple tongue swab, a potential…
Living in a food desert doubles stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation
Patients with atrial fibrillation who live in neighborhoods with poor access to full-service grocery stores face sharply higher odds of stroke and…
