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Health and Wellness

Tufts Researchers Uncover Crucial Role of "Dormant" Stem Cells in Nasal Tissue Regeneration Using New 3D Model

In a discovery that challenges long-held assumptions about how the human body maintains its sense of smell, researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) have identified a specific type of stem cell as a primary driver of nasal tissue regeneration. Using a sophisticated, newly devised three-dimensional model […]

October 11, 2026
Health and Wellness

Tufts Researchers Develop 3D Olfactory Model, Revealing Crucial Role of Stem Cells in Restoring Sense of Smell

In a significant advancement for sensory biology, researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) have developed a sophisticated three-dimensional model to study the regeneration of nerve tissue within the human nose. The study, conducted alongside international colleagues, has led to a surprising discovery regarding the mechanisms of […]

October 9, 2026