Erik Luijten named new Northwestern provost
January 7, 2026
McCormick associate dean and professor to become Northwestern’s chief academic officer
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Hidden molecular switch controls taste, metabolism and gut function
January 7, 2026
One pocket can switch on, shut down or supercharge a key protein in cells
Artificial metabolism turns waste CO2 into useful chemicals
January 7, 2026
Engineered enzymes perform metabolic reactions that do not exist in nature
Post-stroke injection protects the brain in preclinical study
January 6, 2026
Nanomaterial crosses blood-brain barrier, targets harmful inflammation after most common type of stroke
Pocketbook realities reshape Americans’ commitment to democratic ideals
January 6, 2026
Support for democratic principles is more conditional than traditional surveys suggest, study finds
Calling all artists! Here’s a chance to design a mural for Ryan Field
January 6, 2026
All current Northwestern students can submit artwork to be displayed outside the stadium
Orgasm-related laughing, crying, nosebleeds and more are normal, albeit rare
January 6, 2026
First study to break down how frequently, consistently women experience unusual responses and when
Gestational diabetes rose every year in the US since 2016
January 6, 2026
Study of 12.6 million births shows 36% jump in past decade
With overdose deaths down, new dashboard watches for rebound
January 5, 2026
Updated monthly, dashboard is designed to facilitate faster and more precise responses to a constantly evolving crisis
Things to do at NU: Jan. 6 to 13
January 5, 2026
This week, compete at trivia night, enjoy WinterFest and more