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Science

Silk protein modified to repel water in study that may guide construction of future medical devices

By Yanqing Huang | October 12

What do a non-stick pan, a raincoat and a medical stent have in common? They all have water-repelling properties that resist water uptake or degradation by hydrolysis. Hydrophobicity, the capacity to not interact with water, is important as we are consistently in contact with water in the external environment and inside our cells.

Science

Are some foods as healthy as you think? New ‘compass’ scores food, guides consumer choices

By Yanqing Huang | November 23

Movies, TV shows, music albums, hotels, restaurants and many other things have rating systems that can help consumers decide which product is best for them. Foods are no exception.

Science

This Week in Science: Children allowed COVID-19 vaccine, singing lemurs, pig kidneys, flamingo makeup

By Yanqing Huang, Sophie Wax and Rachel Liu | October 28

A Food and Drug Administration advisory panelvoted on Tuesday to recommend the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 years old. The FDA is not bound by the panel’s decision, but it is expected to act accordingly and grant emergency-use authorization for the vaccine within a few days. If approved, vaccination eligibility will expand to some28 million children in that age bracket.

Science

Like humans, this species of songbird can understand rhythm, Tufts study finds

By Yanqing Huang | October 7

Imagine two metronomes: one ticking with each beat equally spaced apart and the other clicking with a messy, inconsistent rhythm. Most people would find that the second metronome sounds out of place. But would an animal be able to tell the same?

Opinion

Letter from the Managing Board: Celebrating 41 years

By Evelyn McClure, Yanqing Huang, Megan Szostak, Ethan M. Steinberg, Liz Shelbred and Colton Wolk | February 25

Today marks the 41st anniversary of The Tufts Daily. While we don’t often talk about ourselves, we’d like to use these pages on our anniversary to celebrate our accomplishments and acknowledge the work that lies ahead.

News

Positive COVID-19 case at Dewick incites worry, anger from workers over protocol

By Yanqing Huang | December 23

There was a recent upset among workers in Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The dining hall was only closed for the morning after the employee was found to be positive, but other employees thought it should be closed all day, and that protocols for COVID-19 closures should be made clearer and consistent across all dining centers on campus.

News

University health officials urge students to follow health guidelines as Thanksgiving break nears

By Yanqing Huang | November 24

Officials may consider additional measures such as new procedures for campus dining and reduction of the 10-person gathering size, if cases on campus continue to rise, according to Michael Jordan, university infection control health director.

News

Higher number of students expected to return to campus for spring semester

By Yanqing Huang | November 12

Executive Administrative Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences Christopher Helmuth said responses received thus far indicate a higher percentage of students may be on campus this spring.

News

University committee builds on 2013 diversity report to encourage equity, inclusion

By Yanqing Huang | October 28

The committee is composed of faculty, staff and students and is chaired by Bárbara Brizuela, dean of academic affairs for the School of Arts and Sciences, Nandi Bynoe, associate dean of diversity and inclusion, and Jacqueline Dejean, assistant dean of research and assistant dean for diversity and inclusion.

Silk protein modified to repel water in study that may guide construction of future medical devices

Are some foods as healthy as you think? New ‘compass’ scores food, guides consumer choices

This Week in Science: Children allowed COVID-19 vaccine, singing lemurs, pig kidneys, flamingo makeup

Like humans, this species of songbird can understand rhythm, Tufts study finds

Letter from the Managing Board: Celebrating 41 years

Positive COVID-19 case at Dewick incites worry, anger from workers over protocol

University health officials urge students to follow health guidelines as Thanksgiving break nears

Higher number of students expected to return to campus for spring semester

University committee builds on 2013 diversity report to encourage equity, inclusion

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