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Northwestern scientists have developed a new, potent injectable therapy that can protect the heart from damage after a heart attack. Following a single, low-dose intravenous injection, the animals experienced decreased inflammation and cell death along with improved cardiac function and increased growth of new blood vessels.

Historically, small molecule drugs have been precisely designed down to the atomic scale. Considering their relatively large complex structures, nanomedicines have lagged behind. Researchers argue this precise control should be applied to optimize new nanomedicines.

A new Northwestern University study found that even though policy citations of science have increased steadily over the last 25 years, Democrats have a propensity to cite impactful science more often than their Republican counterparts in policymaking.
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Piperacillin effectively treats Lyme disease at 100-times lower dose than doxycycline.

A new study by developmental scientists at Northwestern University and Harvard University offers the first evidence that infants as young as 15 months can identify an object they have learned about from listening to language — even if the object remains hidden.

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is honoring Aparnaa Ananthakrishnan, a 19-year-old Northwestern University sophomore as this year’s Blood Services Hero for her extraordinary efforts to mobilize blood donations across college campuses in the Midwest.

Robert Orsi, professor of religious studies and Grace Craddock Nagle Chair in Catholic Studies at Northwestern University, has provided the following comment about the passing of Pope Francis:

Northwestern University Trustee Kimberly K. Querrey has made a $10 million gift to create and enhance the Querrey Simpson Institute for Regenerative Engineering at Northwestern University.

A new Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine study has found virtual group singing can be an effective tool for promoting well-being and social connection during isolation, including for those with dementia.