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New device is first to mimic the cerebellum, the brain’s reflex center.

From a Tony Award-winning musical to boundary-pushing performances exploring artificial intelligence, justice and identity, Northwestern University’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Centers announce a dynamic 2026-27 season spanning Evanston and Chicago. Across both campuses, the season highlights a bold, collaborative and creative ecosystem where emerging artists take risks, and new work comes to life.

A range of outbreaks, from COVID-19 to hantavirus to Ebola, have highlighted the ongoing need for clear, consistent and non-alarmist public health communication, explains Northwestern Medicine infectious diseases expert Dr. Jennie H. Kwon in a new perspective piece in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Planet orbited at a safe distance when its star died and migrated closer billions of years after its death.

Starting July 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow millions of eligible seniors to access GLP-1 medications for a flat $50 monthly copayment under its temporary pilot program, Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. Northwestern University experts are available to speak to media covering this new initiative.
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Northwestern Medicine scientists have demonstrated that a highly sensitive blood test can detect traces of pancreatic cancer missed by standard testing, potentially helping physicians identify patients whose disease is more likely to return even when scans appear reassuring.

The U.S. Supreme Court today handed down decisions in major cases, including the constitutionality of Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship and whether transgender athletes are allowed to compete in organized sports.
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Two complementary Northwestern University studies have found mammals use the same underlying system — preserved through evolution — to process smells.

The U.S. Supreme Court today handed down decisions in major cases, including clarification on the limits of presidential power and the validity of mail-in ballots when received after Election Day.
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Patients with severe injuries from car crashes are about 70% less likely to be transferred to another hospital in states with no-fault insurance laws than in states with more common at-fault policies, reports a new study led by Northwestern Medicine.