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Study reveals how metformin lowers blood sugar by targeting mitochondria
A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has uncovered new insights into how metformin, a widely used Type 2 diabetes medication, lowers blood sugar levels.
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Study finds breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation
Breathing during sleep plays a crucial role in coordinating brain waves linked to memory consolidation, according to a study by Northwestern Medicine.
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AI tool analyzes placentas for faster detection of health issues
A new tool utilizing computer vision and artificial intelligence aims to improve neonatal and maternal care by rapidly evaluating placentas at birth.
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Northwestern physicists enhance atom interferometer sensitivity for dark matter detection
Northwestern University physicists have developed a new tool that significantly enhances the sensitivity of atom interferometers, instruments used to measure extremely small forces.
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Study reveals transfer delays risk lives in Illinois
Illinois hospitals face challenges in transferring critically injured patients to trauma centers, often leading to delays that can result in preventable deaths.
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Northwestern professors offer insights on Assad regime collapse
For journalists reporting on the recent developments in Syria, Northwestern University professors Shayna Silverstein and Wendy Pearlman are offering their insights.
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Study reveals how 'Conan the Bacterium' withstands extreme radiation
Deinococcus radiodurans, often referred to as "Conan the Bacterium," is renowned for its remarkable ability to endure extreme radiation levels.
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Chicago historian Shermann Thomas to speak at Northwestern MLK commemoration
Shermann Thomas, a self-taught historian and cultural worker from Chicago, will be the keynote speaker at Northwestern University's 2025 Martin Luther King Jr.
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Study explores food as medicine approach to combat rising gestational diabetes
The incidence of gestational diabetes among pregnant individuals in the United States has been increasing, contributing to the maternal mortality crisis.
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Northwestern unveils sensor for real-time protein monitoring
Northwestern University researchers have developed an innovative implantable device capable of monitoring fluctuating protein levels within the body in real time.
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Winter Chamber Music Festival returns with diverse lineup of world-class ensembles
The Winter Chamber Music Festival is set to return for its 28th year at Northwestern University's Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music.
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Supreme Court hears challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care
The United States Supreme Court engaged in oral arguments today for the case U.S. v. Skrmetti, which challenges Tennessee's prohibition on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
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Study links gut microbes to brain size evolution
Brain tissue requires significant energy, especially in larger-brained mammals.
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Northwestern University receives $13.7 million grant for toddler development study
The Early Intervention Research Group (EIRG) at Northwestern University has received a $13.7 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
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Funding announced for whole-eye transplant research
A team of researchers from multiple institutions, including two engineers from Northwestern University, has been awarded up to $56 million by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
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Study finds moral outrage aids in spreading online misinformation
A recent study conducted by Northwestern University and Princeton University has highlighted the role of moral outrage in the spread of misinformation.
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Study reveals air travel challenges for people with food allergies
The Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research at Northwestern University has released a study highlighting the concerns faced by individuals with food allergies during air travel.
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Northwestern explores therapeutic benefits of singing for children with heart defects
Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are collaborating to explore how music instruction might benefit children and teenagers with Fontan circulation, a congenital heart condition involving a single...
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New Center for Bedside Medicine aims to enhance doctor-patient interaction
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has introduced a new Center for Bedside Medicine to enhance patient-physician interactions.
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Northwestern University leads study on limestone's role in carbon capture
A team led by Northwestern University has been awarded $5.1 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to explore enhanced weathering as a method for carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere.