India, June 25 -- Possible areas of research focus include nutritional immunity, nutrition and infectious diseases, precision nutrition, gut microbiome and immunity

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tufts University to foster academic and research collaborations, specifically in the area of nutrition science and medicine.

The agreement, signed in the presence of Sunil Kumar, Tufts University President and Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc, establishes a framework for the development of a range of possible initiatives jointly pursued by the two institutions.

Foremost among the collaborations envisioned is the creation of a centre of excellence focused on nutrition science and medici...