Bacterial cells transmit memories to offspring August 28, 2024 Temporary stress can cause heritable changes without altering the genetics, study finds
Nature vs. nurture: the interplay between a child’s mind and environment August 28, 2024 Depression amplified in difficult environments for youth with a larger left hippocampus, study finds
During a heat wave, staying indoors can be dangerous, too August 27, 2024 Study finds those without central air are most vulnerable to changing climate patterns and warmer nights
Northwestern prepares Evanston campus for football games August 26, 2024 What you need to know about closures, parking and campus policy on gamedays
Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally August 26, 2024 Low confidence in water quality is associated with perceptions of public corruption
Trump calls for mass deportations. How would that work? August 24, 2024 – Christian Science Monitor Jacqueline Stevens explains in the Christian Science Monitor how such a plan could impact U.S. citizens
First-of-its kind program makes organ transplants more accessible to disadvantaged Black Americans August 23, 2024 More than 50 patients have received kidney and liver transplants through the program
HIV prevention medication users fear being stigmatized as ‘promiscuous’ August 22, 2024 Public health campaigns for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) should shift to sex-positive messaging, researchers say
Fighting coastal erosion with electricity August 22, 2024 Bioinspired process makes marine sand more durable, resistant to erosion
New center to improve robot dexterity selected to receive up to $52 million August 21, 2024 NSF grant marks the first time Northwestern has led an Engineering Research Center