January 20, 2010
In This Corner
Much More Than Salsa
From norteño to reggaeton, Latino music opens a window on the cultural experiences of immigrants to America
People
Beyond Calories
In confronting the obesity epidemic, scientist Thomas Hughes urges researchers to consider medical causes of weight gain
January 2010 People Notes
Ask The Professor
How do my credit card numbers get transmitted safely on the Internet?
This month’s expert, Ben Hescott, a research assistant professor of computer science, responds:
Breathing Easier
Research at the Cummings School offers hope for innovative treatments for emphysema
Tufts Alum Wins U.S. Senate Bid
Mass. State Sen. Scott Brown, a 1981 Tufts graduate, wins special election to serve the remainder of Ted Kennedy’s term in the U.S. Senate
Winning Hearts and Minds
From the Philippines to Afghanistan, the U.S. has a long history of using development as a foreign policy tool
Behind the Mask of Parkinson’s
Researchers explore the communications hurdles faced by those with the disease and how they can be overcome
Lessons in Black and White
Nonverbal communication of racial bias on popular TV shows can influence viewers’ bias, researchers say
Briefs
Tipping the Scales
Restaurant foods and frozen meals contain more calories than they claim, study finds
Biology Goes East
Tufts’ biology department has been tapped to help modernize curriculum and teaching at Hanoi University of Science
Award-winning Cummings Campus Center
Veterinary school hub recognized for excellence in renovation
Drug Development Still Under Stress
Pharmaceutical companies have increased efficiency, but still face pressures as more medicine patents expire
From the Lab to the Patient
A Tufts institute helps researchers translate their discoveries into better health outcomes
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