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Launching a pioneering medical research institute

The Querrey Simpson Institute for Regenerative Engineering at Northwestern University will advance research to regenerate and reconstruct tissues and organs

April 21, 2025

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The measles ‘is not a benign disease’

March 5, 2025

And, clarithromycin and cod liver oil are not treatments, says infectious disease expert Dr. Tina Tan

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Steve Carell, award-winning actor, will be Northwestern’s commencement speaker

February 13, 2025

Father of Northwestern alum, Carell also will receive an honorary degree

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Dance Marathon raises nearly $200,000

April 10, 2025

Dancers go the distance in support of Chicago HOPES for Kids and the Evanston Community Foundation

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Activating unsung histories of Black Evanston

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Northwestern student Ethan Barnes named a Truman Scholar

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Soft power and the future of US foreign aid

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Nine Northwestern faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 23, 2025

Science is used differently by policymakers in different parties, a new study finds

April 23, 2025

By 15 months, infants begin to learn new words for objects — even if they’ve never seen them

April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Broadway hit ‘Purpose’ has a Northwestern thread

April 22, 2025

Isolated older adults find joy and connection through virtual singing

April 22, 2025

Two students named Goldwater Scholars

April 21, 2025

Showcasing Northwestern’s research impact

April 16, 2025

Northwestern study yields insights on improving outcomes for incarcerated youth

April 16, 2025

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Tick Season Is Back, but New Lyme Treatment Is on the Horizon

Apr 24, 2025 – WebMD

Antibiotic shows promise against Lyme disease at a fraction of the dosage

Apr 24, 2025 – The Times of India

Musk’s returning to Tesla. But can he escape the DOGE-house?

Apr 23, 2025 – Politico

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Where does our political intensity come from?

April 2, 2025

Analysis of veterans reveals brain circuits that can amplify or dampen political engagement

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Recognizing these brain mechanisms can help guide people in productive political engagement. For instance, one strategy would be to engage with others while reducing emotional attachment, or to take the position of an adversary in a discussion. Another approach would be to collaborate on a project both sides support. Getty Images

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Brewing tea removes lead from water

Process passively removes significant amount of toxic heavy metals from drinking water

February 24, 2025

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Bird Watcher

With the click of a camera, Collin Porter highlights avian life on the Evanston campus.

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Making Streets Safer

Professor Andrew Papachristos uses network science to curb gun violence.

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Alumni couples share their stories of romance and adventure.

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