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A new Northwestern Medicine study in human clinical-trial brains with Alzheimer's Disease found the brain’s immune cells (called microglia) can not only clear toxic amyloid plaques — they also help restore a healthier brain environment.

EVANSTON, Ill. --- President Donald Trump is expected to proceed with plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada set to go into effect Tuesday, according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Even though there has been much talk, a decision on an exact number — or if it will happen at all — has not been reached.
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A first-of-its-kind study from Northwestern University’s School of Communication, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveals a region of the brain, long known for early auditory processing, plays a far greater role in interpreting speech than previously understood.

A platform developed nearly 20 years ago previously used to detect protein interactions with DNA and conduct accurate COVID-19 testing has been repurposed to create a highly sensitive water contamination detection tool.

Fathers who take at least two weeks of leave after their child’s birth are significantly more likely to report longer breastfeeding duration, according to a recent survey led by scientists at Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

The New York Yankees versus the Boston Red Sox; the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Boston Celtics; the Dallas Cowboys versus everybody. Rivalries have been a quintessential part of sports fandom since its inception. Fans despise a rival team just as much as — if not more — than they love their home team. The science behind why that antagonistic nature in sports exists can also help explain the variation in disappointment in the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election.

The Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has awarded their 10th Global Jurist of the Year Award to Judge Belkis Florentina Izquierdo Torres – Aty Seikuinduwa from Colombia, for her visionary jurisprudence recognizing the rights of Indigenous communities and the environment.
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In a new study, Northwestern University researchers demonstrated that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium, effectively filtering dangerous contaminants out of drinks. Heavy metal ions stick to, or adsorb to, the surface of the tea leaves, where they stay trapped.

“Hearing Silences: 50 Years of Black Women Faculty at Northwestern” will debut Tuesday, February 25 at 5 p.m. at the McCormick Foundation Center, 1870 Campus Drive. The event is free and open to the Northwestern community. Register to join the virtual screening at the same time.

A first-of-its-kind research paper from Northwestern University presents another potential cause behind persistent stigma: an association of the chronic condition with a person’s morality.