Why do some cells become resistant to anti-cancer therapies? July 19, 2023 Scientists develop a “QR code” to provide other researchers information about how cancer cells react to treatment
Skin lightening products can be dangerous, but users don’t know risks July 18, 2023 Bleaching among skin of color individuals is prevalent in U.S.
How to support families after a child’s unexpected or traumatic death July 17, 2023 $6.2 million grant to study strategies to help parents, siblings find community support after a death
Targeted violence prevention is working in Chicago. Workers need to reach more people. July 16, 2023 – Chicago Tribune “The bottom line is that community violence intervention programs and strategies are saving lives,” writes Andrew Papachristos
Grappling with the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ laws July 14, 2023 Northwestern experts examine the recent Supreme Court ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis ruling and how it may be applied
Neighborhood racial segregation linked to shorter life spans July 14, 2023 Further proof that ‘your zip code is more important than your genetic code’
Unraveling the tangled evolution of figs July 13, 2023 New study finds gene sharing only modestly contributed to the plant family’s remarkable diversity
Stacey Kostell named vice president and dean of enrollment July 12, 2023 Brings to Northwestern more than 20 years of admissions experience dedicated to college access, affordability and student success
Northwestern is now accepting nominations for $300,000 Nemmers Prizes in mathematics, earth sciences and economics July 11, 2023 Nominations are open until the end of December for the biennial prizes, which will be awarded in 2024
Grappling with art’s ability to heal us in Wirtz Center’s 2023-24 season July 11, 2023 Highlights include an homage to Frida Kahlo, hit musical “The Prom” and “Working: A Musical” from the book by legendary Chicago author Studs Terkel