‘New’ ALS gene destabilizes neuron’s structure and chokes off its nucleus August 18, 2023 How mutation in brain cell leads to ALS and offers path for drugs
Movie Night at Ryan Field packs a crowd August 15, 2023 Northwestern hosts the community for annual event and Pixar’s “Lightyear” under the stars
Kirabo Jackson appointed as member of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers August 11, 2023 He is one of the world’s leading experts in the economics of education
Resilient biomedical scientists’ careers took a hit during pandemic August 9, 2023 Women had greater household responsibilities while facing social pressure to advance careers
Watch an exoplanet’s 17-year journey around its star August 9, 2023 Longest time-lapse footage of an exoplanet to date was assembled from real data
Bob McQuinn to step down as vice president for alumni relations and development August 8, 2023 Led Northwestern’s “We Will” Campaign, one of the most successful fundraising efforts in higher education history
Is our water safe? At-home test receives $3 million grant August 8, 2023 Pilot study will enable Chicago-area residents to test for lead, copper and PFAS
A wake-up call for kids’ poor heart health August 7, 2023 U.S., Canada need resources to manage high demand of youth with heart disease risk factors
Social media algorithms exploit how we learn from our peers August 3, 2023 Northwestern scientists propose interventions to limit the spread of misinformation and improve user experience
Mandy Distel, Luke Figora appointed to permanent CFO and COO roles August 3, 2023 Northwestern eliminates vacant executive vice president position