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Recent News About Northwestern University
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Steve Carell announced as Northwestern University's 2025 commencement speaker
Steve Carell, a well-known actor and comedian, will address Northwestern University's Class of 2025 at their annual commencement ceremony.
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Northwestern faculty members to present on incarceration impact & global health disparities
Two faculty members from Northwestern University are set to speak at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in Boston on February 14.
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New study identifies non-frontal brain regions linked with intended speech
Broca’s aphasia is a language disorder resulting from damage to the frontal lobe, leaving patients unable to articulate intended words.
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Experts critique DOJ lawsuit against Illinois sanctuary laws
Journalists are being encouraged to contact Northwestern University professors for insights on the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Illinois' sanctuary laws.
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Experts discuss risks linked to Super Bowl ad promoting weight-loss drugs
The controversy surrounding Hims & Hers' upcoming Super Bowl advertisement for compounded weight-loss drugs highlights the complexities of weight management in the United States, according to obesity experts from Northwestern University.
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Study explores differences in heart regeneration between newborns and adults
New research from Northwestern Medicine reveals a significant difference in how the immune system repairs heart damage in newborns compared to adults.
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Experts discuss risks associated with compounded weight-loss drugs
The upcoming Super Bowl ad by telehealth company Hims & Hers, promoting compounded weight-loss drugs, has sparked debate about the complexities of weight loss in the United States.
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DOJ files lawsuit against Chicago over sanctuary city policies
The Department of Justice has initiated legal proceedings against the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois, and Cook County, challenging their sanctuary city policies.
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Mantis shrimp inspire potential advances in protective material design
Researchers at Northwestern University have uncovered how mantis shrimp withstand the powerful shockwaves generated by their own strikes.
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Drug shows potential for non-surgical treatment of groin hernias
By age 75, half of all men develop an inguinal hernia, a condition where soft tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.
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Study questions health benefits of three-day juice cleanses
A recent study from Northwestern University has raised concerns about the health effects of juice-only diets.
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Reusable sponge removes pollutants while recovering valuable minerals
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a specialized sponge that offers a new approach to removing pollutants from water.
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Sociologist examines potential for protest under Trump's policies
Evanston, Ill. — The Trump administration's recent executive orders are affecting progress on civil rights, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as democratic principles, according to Aldon Morris, a social movements and protest expert at...
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FDA approves new non-opioid drug suzetrigine for acute pain
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new pain medication, suzetrigine, marking the first innovative pain treatment approval in over two decades.
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Northwestern allocates over $2M from Ryan fund for innovative life sciences research
Northwestern University, in collaboration with the Ryan Family Foundation, has announced the allocation of over $2 million from the Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund to support eight innovative research projects.
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Artificial neuron mimics biological processes; enhances intelligent robotics
Scientists from Northwestern University and Georgia Tech have developed a new artificial neuron with capabilities that could advance the field of intelligent robotics.
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Northwestern study shows promise for new vitiligo treatment using microbial therapy
A recent study from Northwestern University suggests that a natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria may significantly slow the progression of vitiligo and potentially restore skin pigmentation.
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Trump's gender order raises concerns over trans rights at Northwestern
Northwestern University experts express concern over potential consequences following President Trump's executive order on gender, which could increase violence and discrimination against transgender individuals.
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Illinois launches dashboard monitoring violent deaths
Illinois has introduced a new tool to track violent deaths and non-fatal firearm violence at the county level.
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Physicists propose method for stabilizing quantum networks
Northwestern University physicists have introduced a new approach to stabilize quantum networks by rebuilding disappearing connections.