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Portraits by artist Hale Ekinci explore Middle Eastern identity and cultural representation
December 16, 2019
‘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.

Ultrasound blasts potent glioblastoma drug into brain tumor
December 13, 2019
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.

Simple test could prevent fluoride-related disease
December 13, 2019
Synthetic biologists developed a simple, inexpensive new test that can detect dangerous levels of fluoride in drinking water, potentially helping to prevent skeletal fluorosis.

Winter Chamber Music Festival lineup includes James Ehnes, Stephanie Blythe
December 11, 2019
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
Human viruses harbor ancient kill code
December 11, 2019
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.

Earth was stressed before dinosaur extinction
December 11, 2019
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.

Play sports for a healthier brain
December 9, 2019
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.

University statement regarding student misconduct measures
December 8, 2019
Following a month-long investigation, a small number of individuals have been issued citations by NUPD for disorderly conduct and interfering with the duties of a police officer.

Dangerous skin tumor now has treatment guidelines
December 5, 2019
A new study from Northwestern Medicine reports the first guidelines for treating sebaceous carcinoma.

How gene mutation causes autism and intellectual disability
December 5, 2019
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered why a specific genetic mutation causes intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder in children. The paper was published Dec. 5 in Neuron.