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A recognizable voice guides audiences through ‘How to succeed in business’

February 12, 2026

Northwestern alum and actor Richard Kind returns for the latest Wirtz Center musical

Sleep‑aligned fasting improves heart and blood‑sugar markers

February 12, 2026

Participants stopped meals three hours before bed, dimmed the lights and extended their overnight fast by two hours

U.S. South Asians face elevated heart risk at age 45 despite reporting healthier habits

February 11, 2026

South Asians have more diabetes, hypertension than most other population groups by midlife

Common anti-seizure drug prevents Alzheimer’s plaques from forming

February 11, 2026

While other drugs clear existing plaques, levetiracetam prevents production of toxic amyloid beta peptides

HPV cancer vaccine slows tumor growth, extends survival in preclinical model

February 11, 2026

Vaccine’s carefully organized structure dramatically boosts cancer-fighting immunity

Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids

February 11, 2026

New therapy triggers neurite growth, reduces scarring in injured organoids

What chatbots can teach humans about empathy

February 11, 2026

Researchers found that AI chatbots are almost as good as human experts, and better than the average person, in identifying empathy in text-based conversations

Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund fuels pioneering life science discoveries

February 10, 2026

Latest round of strategic seed funding propels innovations in imaging, brain health, autoimmune therapies and more, bringing total support to $8 million

Things to do at NU: Feb. 11 to 17

February 10, 2026

Our picks this week include Valentine’s Day crafts, tennis and book talks

Four to receive the Linzer Award for Faculty Service

February 9, 2026

Northwestern faculty are recognized for extraordinary service to the institution and University community members