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Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new protein that acts as a trickster to neutralize the COVID-19 infection in a human kidney organoid, a miniature organ made from stem cells in the lab.

Four more interactive children’s programs will debut Feb. 7 to 28 with the latest lineup of “Imagine U Storytime,” the online storytelling series presented by the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts and the department of theatre at Northwestern University.

Northwestern University researchers conducted a survey experiment focused on how #BlackLivesMatter messages about police reform were landing on Democratic-leaning voters in Georgia during the peak of the runoff election cycle.

Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications will mark its Centennial this year with speakers, research and celebratory events through spring of 2022. The theme for the year is “Unparalleled Past, Unlimited Future.”

The Global Jurist of the Year Award is designed to honor a sitting judge, whether in an international or national court, who has demonstrated in his or her career courage in the face of adversity.

Ian Kelly, a former State Department spokesperson under former President Obama and ambassador (ret.) in residence at Northwestern University is available to comment on the recent protests in Russia and the arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
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The University was made aware of a lawsuit filed by a member of Northwestern’s cheer team. The University has reviewed the complaint, and denies that Northwestern violated any law, including Title IX.
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The Foundation — funded and created by the partners of Hueston Hennigan LLP — will collaborate with Columbia, Northwestern, Stanford, UCLA and Yale law schools.

After studying microbial communities living on bristles from used toothbrushes, researchers found those communities matched microbes commonly found inside the mouth and on skin.

New research shows finds most favor vaccination, and suggests your doctor is the best person to convince you to get one.