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Artificial intelligence (AI) might one day determine the health of a woman’s placenta after childbirth for a fraction of the cost and time, according to new research from Northwestern University and Penn State.

More than 240,000 students have been exposed to school shootings in America since the mass shooting in Columbine in April 1999, according to a new study in part by Northwestern University.

‘Oya: Borders of History’ will be on view Jan. 9 to Feb. 9, 2020 at the Dittmar Gallery, located inside the Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive on the Evanston Campus.

For treating glioblastoma, Northwestern Medicine scientists have used a novel technology for opening the blood-brain barrier with an implantable ultrasound to deliver a powerful drug.

Synthetic biologists developed a simple, inexpensive new test that can detect dangerous levels of fluoride in drinking water, potentially helping to prevent skeletal fluorosis.

Northwestern University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music begins the 24th annual Winter Chamber Music Festival Jan. 10, 2020. American String Quartet, Aizuri Quartet make debut at Jan. 10 to 26 festival

Deep in the genetic material of pathogenic human viruses such as HIV-1 and hepatitis B lies an ancient kill code that is at least 800 million years old, reports new Northwestern Medicine research.

By measuring chemistry of fossilized seashells, researchers found that the Earth was already experiencing carbon cycle instability when the asteroid hit that wiped out the dinosaurs.

A new Northwestern University study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across a variety of sports – including football, soccer and hockey – have healthier brains than non-athletes.