First synthetic ‘mini prion’ shows how protein misfolding multiplies April 28, 2025 Model enables study of fundamental interactions underlying neurodegenerative disease
Five honored with University Teaching Awards April 28, 2025 Annual award recognizes faculty who demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching
Taking the bite out of Lyme disease April 25, 2025 New studies offer insight into disease’s treatment, lingering symptoms
Systemically injectable therapy could prevent heart failure after a heart attack April 25, 2025 Protein-like polymer demonstrated improved heart health in animal experiments
Structure dictates effectiveness, safety in nanomedicine April 25, 2025 Structural precision drives therapeutic innovation, ultimately benefiting patients
Activating unsung histories of Black Evanston April 24, 2025 Northwestern and Shorefront Legacy Center collaborate on local Black historical research
Northwestern student Ethan Barnes named a Truman Scholar April 24, 2025 Award recognizes aspiring young leaders in public service
Soft power and the future of US foreign aid April 24, 2025 ‘America’s strength comes from doing the right thing,’ says former USAID chief economist Dean Karlan
Nine Northwestern faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 23, 2025 The Academy recognizes leaders across disciplines, professions and perspectives
Science is used differently by policymakers in different parties, a new study finds April 23, 2025 Intertwining of science and partisan politics may impede constructive dialogue on science in policymaking