Local study to look for coronavirus in pets
Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to WCVB Boston about Cummings School's new study looking for the novel coronavirus in pets
Infectious Disease
Two New York cats test positive for coronavirus. Here’s what you need to know about the virus and animals.
After two pet cats in New York tested positive for coronavirus, Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to The Washington Post about what is known about the virus and animals—and his lab's research to learn more
How does COVID-19 affect dogs, cats, and other animals? Tufts researchers want your help finding the answer
Cummings School Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to 7News - WHDH Boston about how pet and livestock owners can help Tufts researchers find the answer
Can Alpacas Come to the Rescue?
Professor Charles Shoemaker is helping investigate if alpaca antibodies can produce better diagnostic agents and antiviral therapeutics for COVID-19.
How Could COVID-19 Have Been Prevented?
Assistant professor Felicia Nutter explains why we need to understand interactions among humans, animals, and their ecosystems to avoid future pandemics.
Will the Novel Coronavirus Become Seasonal?
Distinguished professor Saul Tzipori explains how much we still have to learn about SARS-Co-2 infections and immunity.
Are Threatened Wildlife Species Safe from COVID-19?
Research assistant professor Chris Whittier says the pandemic raises many questions around the relationships among human, animal, and environmental health.
What Is Behind COVID-19 Spillover Events?
Professor Jonathan Runstadler discusses his lab’s work to investigate genetic mutations and other factors that enable the SARS-CoV-2 virus to jump species.
Biosecurity Must Include Measures for Epidemic Disease
Professor Sam Telford says the U.S. was caught unprepared to fight COVID-19—and asks how we will learn from this experience and invest differently going forward.