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Getting under your skin: Molecular research builds new understanding of skin regeneration
January 19, 2021
New research from Northwestern University has found new evidence deep within the skin about the mechanisms controlling skin repair and renewal.
How realistic are Biden’s climate promises?
January 15, 2021
In a webinar at noon CST on Tuesday, Jan. 19, experts from Northwestern University will discuss the hopes for a new climate and environmental policy under the incoming Biden administration.
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For the sake of your heart, cut down on the news
January 15, 2021
Cumulative stress from keeping up with current events can lead to anxiety and depression, which can have long-lasting effects on one’s physical health, say Northwestern Medicine experts.
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String of stars in Milky Way are related
January 15, 2021
Astrophysicists found that a stellar stream named Theia 456 has nearly 500 stars that were born at the same time and move in the same direction across the night sky.

New videos show RNA as it’s never been seen
January 15, 2021
Using data from RNA-folding experiments, synthetic biology researchers generated the first-ever data-driven movies of how RNA folds as it is made my cellular machinery.
Inauguration day: history, political science and law professors available to comment
January 14, 2021
Northwestern University experts are available to comment on the significance of the day, as well as the challenges the incoming administration will need to address during a period of
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Psychologists offer tips for managing mental health after the Capitol riots
January 12, 2021
Two clinical psychologists from Northwestern University are warning that people need to actively manage their mental health, especially that of children, following the violent events at the Capitol last week.
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‘Twitter’s banning of Donald Trump points to larger issues related to an absent state’ in the regulation of tech companies, expert says
January 12, 2021
Twitter ban of Donald Trump points to larger issues related to an absent state in the regulation of tech companies, expert says
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Why COVID-19 pneumonia lasts longer, causes more damage than typical pneumonia
January 11, 2021
A Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature shows COVID-19 pneumonia is different. The severe complications of COVID-19 compared with other pneumonias might be related to the long course of disease.
‘History teaches that President Trump can be impeached even after leaving office,’ professor says
January 11, 2021
House Democrats have introduced one article of impeachment against President Trump
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