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Blood test may indicate higher risk pregnancies in patients with COVID-19
March 17, 2022
A small preliminary study from Northwestern has shown that a blood test may identify risk of stillbirth and placentitis in pregnant individuals who have had COVID-19, following another study of a smaller sample size.

Isabel Wilkerson named Commencement speaker
March 17, 2022
Isabel Wilkerson, an acclaimed author, Pulitzer Prize winner and National Humanities Medal recipient, will deliver this year’s commencement address at Northwestern University.

Rapid PCR test receives FDA emergency use authorization
March 16, 2022
Northwestern researchers have developed a rapid PCR test for COVID-19 that is the best of both worlds: the speed of an antigen test with the accuracy of PCR technology.

US response to Russia: ‘We are engaged in a vicious nuclear diplomacy’
March 15, 2022
William Reno, an expert on the politics of violent conflict and the political effects of foreign military assistance is available to discuss avenues available for providing aid to Ukraine, and what needs to be off the table to avoid escalation of conflict between the nuclear-armed powers of the U.S. and Russia.
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Close the blinds during sleep to protect your health
March 14, 2022
Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms your cardiovascular function during sleep and increases your insulin resistance the following morning, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Are conferences worth the time and money?
March 14, 2022
In a new study, researchers found that scientists who interact with others during assigned sessions at conferences are more likely to form productive collaborations.

‘Russian oligarchs could destabilize Putin’s rule domestically,’ expert says
March 11, 2022
Professor Jeffrey Winters, an expert on oligarchs and elites, is available to speak to media about the politics of wealth, and how these targeted sanctions could shape the outcome of the war.
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Do ordinary Russians support the war?
March 10, 2022
Experts on Russian public opinion are convening Tuesday, March 15 to discuss how support for the invasion of Ukraine is affected by Moscow’s recent crackdown on the news media and other avenues of domestic dissent.
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Smart concrete makes for a smoother commute
March 9, 2022
Akono is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering who develops smart concrete. Her concrete is water- and fracture-resistant, making it more durable and highly functional.
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Researching the disease I live with every day
March 8, 2022
Jacqueline Burke reflects on researching Type 1 Diabetes, a disease she was diagnosed with when she was 9. On days when mice have better glucose than her, this can be 'extremely challenging.'