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This newly mapped coronavirus protein, called Nsp15, helps the virus replicate.

New coronavirus protein reveals drug target

March 2, 2020
A potential drug target has been identified in a newly mapped protein of the virus that causes coronavirus. Researchers say drugs that had previously been in development to treat the SARS outbreak could now be developed against COVID-19.

What could a coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. look like?

February 28, 2020
What could a coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. look like? What kind of precautions should we be taking? Northwestern University infectious disease expert Dr. Robert Murphy answers these questions and more.
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Block Cinema presents Chicago premiere of ‘A Moon for My Father’

February 28, 2020
On Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The Block Museum welcomes the London-based filmmaker for the Midwest premiere of the new film "A Moon for My Father". The museum will host a free screening followed by a discussion between the artist and Northwestern University Professor of Screen Culture Hamid Naficy.
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Update for the community on coronavirus

February 28, 2020
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Northwestern encourages all members of the University community to consider postponing travel to China at this time.
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Data centers use less energy than you think

February 27, 2020
Researchers developed the most detailed model to date of global data center energy use and found energy-use growth has been roughly flat over the past decade.