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How much does it itch?
April 30, 2021
Itch torments its sufferers and can be as debilitating as chronic pain.
But it’s a hard symptom to measure -- particularly for the 10 million U.S. children with atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. They can't always verbalize or quantify their suffering via a survey or scale.
New brain-like computing device simulates human learning
April 30, 2021
New neuromorphic device comprises array of synaptic transistors, which simultaneously process and store information just like the human brain, building memories to learn over time.
Biden gets ‘an A+’ for COVID-19 response
April 28, 2021
As President Biden unveils another ambitious plan for American families tonight, and as he reaches nearly 100 days in office, experts from Northwestern University say that his COVID-19 response exceeded expectations, but lack of bipartisanship will likely slow down the march of his upcoming policy proposals.
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2020 Census indicates ‘Republicans could take back the House in 2022’
April 27, 2021
Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau released 2020 data on state population, revealing declines in Illinois and other rust belt states and increases in sun belt states like Texas and Florida. Northwestern University political science professors are available to comment on how shifts in congressional seats may shape state and national politics for the foreseeable future.
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Northwestern spinoff receives $21.3M from NIH to manufacture COVID-19 test
April 26, 2021
A new, highly sensitive, easy-to-use PCR test for COVID-19 that requires a single swab and 15 minutes has received $21.3 million from the NIH RADx initiative.
In first COVID stay-at-home period, fatal opioid overdoses spiked 25.6% in Cook County
April 23, 2021
The number of fatal opioid overdoses in Cook County spiked 25.6% during Illinois’ first 11-week COVID-19 stay-at-home order last spring, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Kelly Mayo named dean of The Graduate School at Northwestern University
April 23, 2021
Kelly Mayo, who has served as interim dean of The Graduate School (TGS) at Northwestern University since June 2020, has been named dean of TGS, Provost Kathleen Hagerty announced today.
Getting your mojo back after pandemic isolation
April 22, 2021
Many younger adults are suffering some version of brain haze as a result of the stress and social isolation of the pandemic. For older adults, the effects may be even more profound. Social isolation increases dementia risk by 50% in older adults.
Northwestern students honor high school teachers who helped them find their passion
April 22, 2021
Each year, the Distinguished Secondary School Teacher Awards (DSTA) give a group of Northwestern University seniors an opportunity to reflect on and pay tribute to exceptional educators who have had a lasting impact on their lives.
Indigenous communities are central to climate policy, expert says
April 22, 2021
Northwestern University professor and global environmental justice expert Kimberly Suiseeya says Indigenous communities most impacted by climate change must have a central voice in setting policy.
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