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Recent News About Northwestern University
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Most US adults have ‘heart ages’ higher than real ages, Northwestern study finds
Most adults in the United States have a “heart age” that is older than their actual age, according to a new study led by Northwestern Medicine.
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Helen Frankenthaler's prints showcased at Northwestern University's Block Museum
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is set to host an exhibition titled “Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding: Helen Frankenthaler and Artists’ Experiments on Paper” from September 17 to December 14.
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Northwestern engineers develop soft artificial muscle for advanced robotics
Future robots could soon be equipped with more advanced muscle power, thanks to a development by engineers at Northwestern University.
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New framework improves prediction of landslide threats
Northwestern University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have introduced a new framework to predict landslides with greater accuracy.
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Northwestern researchers enhance catalytic activity with sulfur integration
Despite the known importance of sulfur in catalysis, its complexity and fragility have posed challenges for chemists.
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Bio-inspired membrane study may advance water purification and material extraction
Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago have made significant strides in understanding ion transport through artificial membranes.
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Northwestern University scientists double chemo effectiveness through genetic material reorganization
In a novel approach to cancer treatment, biomedical engineers at Northwestern University have doubled the effectiveness of chemotherapy in animal experiments.
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Northwestern study reveals brain's GPS updates with each familiar journey
Neurobiologists at Northwestern University have discovered that the brain's internal GPS changes with each navigation of a familiar environment.
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Study finds nearly one-fourth of teens use dating apps without harming mental health
Nearly one in four teenagers are using dating apps, according to a recent study by Northwestern Medicine.
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Scientists develop integrated silicon chip combining quantum light with electronics
For the first time, scientists from Northwestern University, Boston University, and the University of California, Berkeley have developed a silicon chip that integrates quantum light-generating components with classical electronic control circuits.
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Economist warns against politicizing Federal Reserve amid historic debt levels
As President Trump considers the possibility of dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Martin Eichenbaum, a prominent economist at Northwestern University, has voiced concerns about such a move.
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Northwestern's 'dancing molecules' treatment receives FDA orphan drug designation
“Dancing molecules,” a new treatment for acute spinal cord injuries developed at Northwestern University, has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Block Museum announces new exhibitions for fall 2025 through spring 2026
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has announced a series of exhibitions for the 2025-26 season, emphasizing its commitment to interdisciplinary research and student engagement.
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California's post-pandemic life expectancy remains below pre-COVID levels
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, countries experienced increased mortality rates.
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Northwestern Medicine study questions link between contact sports and brain disease
CHICAGO — A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has raised questions about the relationship between contact sports and brain diseases such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
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Racial income gaps affect early infant feeding guidelines adherence
Introducing peanut-containing foods to infants can significantly reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies later in childhood.
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Study identifies top skincare ingredients according to national review
From drugstore shelves to social media trends, consumers face a plethora of skincare products, making it challenging to discern what truly works.
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Measles cases surge amid summer travel concerns
The number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level in 33 years, with outbreaks expected to persist due to national and international travel.
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Northwestern opens nominations for $350K Nemmers Prize in Medical Science
Northwestern University is currently accepting nominations for the Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science, valued at $350,000.
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Study reveals possible source for mysterious fast X-ray transients
An international team of astrophysicists has identified a potential origin for fast X-ray transients (FXTs), which are short-lived bursts of X-rays from distant galaxies.