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Tulane University clarified that the escaped monkeys involved in a truck crash in Mississippi are not infected with any diseases, contrary to initial reports, and are considered aggressive wildlife that should be avoided by the public.
Tulane University clarified that the escaped monkeys involved in a truck crash in Mississippi were not infected with any diseases, contradicting initial reports that they carried hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID, and emphasized that the monkeys were not in Tulane's custody.
Research monkeys from Tulane University escaped after a truck crash in Mississippi; most were destroyed, and authorities are managing the situation, with no infectious risk reported from the primates.
After a truck carrying rhesus monkeys from Tulane University overturned in Jasper County, most of the 21 monkeys escaped; all but one have been euthanized, and the remaining monkey is still at large. The monkeys are non-infectious and are being handled with caution by authorities and animal care experts.
A truck carrying monkeys overturned in Mississippi, leading law enforcement to kill most of the escaped primates after they were deemed dangerous, with only one monkey still missing; the monkeys were en route to a Florida testing facility and are confirmed to be non-infectious by Tulane University.
Darian Mensah, the top-rated player in ESPN's transfer portal rankings, has committed to Duke University after leading Tulane to the AAC title game as a redshirt freshman. Mensah, who threw for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2023, was highly sought after and chose Duke following a campus visit. He cited the university's prestigious education and the strong impression made by Duke coach Manny Diaz as key factors in his decision. Mensah will have three years of eligibility remaining but will not play in Duke's upcoming Gator Bowl game.
A new study from Tulane University has used a unique "time travel" opportunity to project the future impact of climate change on coastal wetlands. By monitoring the accelerated sea-level rise along the U.S. Gulf Coast, researchers found that almost 90% of the monitoring sites were in deficit, indicating potential wetland loss. If current climate scenarios persist, it is projected that approximately 75% of wetland sites will be in deficit by 2070, leading to increased wetland loss. However, the study suggests that immediate action to reduce carbon emissions and meet the targets set by the Paris Agreement could lead to a more sustainable climate trajectory and reduce the rate of wetland loss.
Tulane University students, in partnership with the organization Make Good, are using 3D printing technology to build specially designed wheelchairs for children with disabilities. The chairs, personalized and signed by their makers, offer newfound mobility and independence to the children. The cost-effective design combines wooden bases and wheels with 3D-printed plastic attachments, costing under $200 per chair. The program aims to empower clinicians and go beyond what's commercially available, providing children with customized solutions that improve their quality of life.
Tulane University has appointed David Harris as its new Director of Athletics and the Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair. Harris, currently the Director of Athletics at the University of Northern Iowa, will begin his role at Tulane on January 3. He brings extensive experience in collegiate athletics administration and a passion for the success of student-athletes. Under Harris' leadership, the University of Northern Iowa achieved national recognition, winning conference championships and earning NCAA tournament bids. Tulane's athletics program has been excelling academically and in sports competition, and Harris will oversee its continued growth and development.
Tulane University has condemned a rally that turned into a violent brawl, resulting in three students being assaulted. The university stated that the rally was not approved or sanctioned by them and that they have no jurisdiction over the public sidewalk where it took place. The university president called the protest "deeply distressing" and promised that those who committed illegal acts would be held accountable. Tulane University also arrested a suspect in connection with anti-Semitic vandalism near the campus. The incident highlights growing concerns over protests mixed with anti-Semitic incidents on college campuses across the country.
Researchers at Tulane University have developed an AI tool called MAFDA that can track and identify complex behaviors of individual fruit flies within a group. This system allows for the comparison of behaviors among fruit flies with different genetic backgrounds, aiding in the study of inheritance and immunity in humans. The tool enhances reproducibility, speeds up research, and provides insights into behavior genetics. The researchers hope to expand the use of MAFDA to study other insects, mice, fish, and drug effects.
Researchers from Tulane University have finally solved the mystery of the Mayan calendar's 819-day cycle by broadening their view to a 45-year span and matching it up to planetary cycles. By increasing the calendar length to 20 periods of 819-days, a pattern emerges in which the synodic periods of all the visible planets commensurate with station points in the larger 819-day calendar. The Mayans took a 45-year view of planetary alignment and coded it into a calendar that has left modern scholars scratching their heads in wonder.