Topic: research

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New Smartphone-Sized Device Can Test for Tuberculosis

Two researchers developed a handheld tuberculosis diagnostic device that could revolutionize treatment for the disease.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis Has No Cure. Could a Cancer Drug Hold the Answer?

Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which currently has no cure.

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Making Quantum Waves

2025 is the International Year of Quantum and thanks to the breadth of quantum research taking place at Tulane, the university is poised to celebrate.

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A Century of Discovery and Impact

Tulane continues to shape global scholarship, connect cultures and empower generations of students in the study of a vibrant, vital region.

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Skip the Evening Espresso?

A new study found that morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of dying of heart disease than those who drink it throughout the day.

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Achievement Abounds

The Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Awards recognize Tulane faculty, whose works elevate Tulane’s prominence as a top-level research institution.

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President Biden Announces Funding to Tulane for Cancer ‘Moonshot’ Project

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden visited Tulane to celebrate a project that promises to bring a new kind of magic to the world of cancer treatment.

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Students’ Innovative Design Selected as Finalist in NASA Contest

Senior engineering students brought their design for a lunar rover to a NASA contest in Florida as finalists.

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Can AI Tell You If You Have Osteoporosis?

Tulane researchers developed a new deep learning algorithm to predict osteoporosis risk.