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When it comes to health care, how can AI help — or hurt — patients?
January 9, 2026
Northwestern University AI-in-clinical-medicine expert Dr. David Liebovitz can speak to media about the pros and cons of the new ChatGPT Health platform.
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Control valve discovered in gut’s plumbing system
January 9, 2026
Discovery reveals a new drug binding site that could enable more precise treatments for digestive disorders.
Gender stereotypes reflect the division of labor between women and men across nations
January 7, 2026
Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Bern in Switzerland have conducted the first cross-temporal, multinational study to compare views of gender using data collected 30 years apart.
Erik Luijten named new Northwestern provost
January 7, 2026
Erik Luijten, Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Education in Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering, has been named the University’s next provost, Interim President Henry Bienen announced today.
Post-stroke injection protects the brain in preclinical study
January 6, 2026
Northwestern University scientists have developed an injectable regenerative nanomaterial that helps protect the brain during the vulnerable window when physicians have restored blood flow to a patient's brain after a stroke.
Wirtz Center’s 2026 Winter Season Explores Justice, Ambition, Imagination, and Movement
January 6, 2026
The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University unveils an exciting lineup of performances that features a bold classic, a vibrant musical, imaginative works for young audiences, and dynamic dance artistry. The season includes Bertolt Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” and the Tony Award-winning musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
Pocketbook realities reshape Americans’ commitment to democratic ideals
January 6, 2026
The new study from the Center for Communication & Public Policy examined how U.S. residents conceptualize democracy and whether their support for democratic principles remains consistent when financial issues and other trade-offs are considered. Researchers found that support for democratic principles is far more conditional than traditional surveys suggest and declines substantially when economic hardship is taken into account.
Microbes may hold the key to brain evolution
January 5, 2026
A new study from Northwestern University provides the first empirical data showing the direct role the gut microbiome plays in shaping differences in the way the brain functions across different primate species.
Hidden molecular switch controls taste, metabolism and gut function
January 5, 2026
Northwestern University scientists have uncovered a hidden molecular “control switch” inside a protein that helps the body sense taste, control blood sugar and defend the gut. The discovery could lead to new drugs that boost insulin release, curb cravings and reduce gut inflammation.
Orgasm-related laughing, crying, nosebleeds and more are normal, albeit rare
January 5, 2026
A new survey-based Northwestern University study is the first to break down how frequently and consistently women experience unusual physical and emotional responses during orgasm.