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Released: 1-May-2018 3:05 PM EDT
How Poetry Influences Illness and Health
Northwestern University

How can poetry influence our experience of illness? How can the lyric form disrupt and reshape our understanding of illness and health care? These and other provocative questions at the intersection of poetry and medicine will be discussed at the ninth Annual Hippocrates Poetry and Medicine Symposium on Thursday and Friday, May 10 and 11.

Released: 1-May-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Northwestern Commemorates 1968 Takeover of Bursar’s Office by Black Students
Northwestern University

Northwestern University will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1968 takeover by black students of the Bursar’s Office in Evanston with several days of events in May that highlight a year-long remembrance of the pivotal event.

Released: 27-Apr-2018 4:20 PM EDT
Be Wary of Cosmetic Surgeons’ Online Reviews
Northwestern University

Consumers consider online reviews important for choosing physicians, but they should be wary of using those ratings to choose plastic surgeons. The reviews tend to be polarized, and some are written by people whom consulted with the doctor but never had surgery, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Released: 27-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Joel Mokyr Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Economics
Northwestern University

Joel Mokyr, the Robert H. Strotz Professor of Arts and Sciences and professor of economics and history in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association (AEA).The Distinguished Fellow awards annually recognize the lifetime research contributions of up to four distinguished economists.

Released: 25-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Nuclear Radiation Detecting Device Could Lead to New Homeland Security Tool
Northwestern University

A Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory research team has developed an exceptional next-generation material for nuclear radiation detection that could provide a significantly less expensive alternative to detectors now in commercial use. Specifically, the high-performance material is used in a device that can detect gamma rays, weak signals given off by nuclear materials, and can easily identify individual radioactive isotopes. Potential uses include more widespread detectors for nuclear weapons and materials as well as applications in biomedical imaging, astronomy and spectroscopy.

Released: 25-Apr-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Watching Nanomaterials Form in 4D
Northwestern University

A team from Northwestern University and the University of Florida has developed a new type of electron microscope that takes dynamic, multi-frame videos of nanoparticles as they form, allowing researchers to view how specimens change in space and time.

Released: 24-Apr-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Two Northwestern Faculty Members Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Northwestern University

Two members of the Northwestern University faculty have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Deborah A. Cohen and Gary Alan Fine, both of the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, are among the 213 leaders in the sciences, social sciences, the humanities, the arts, business and public affairs elected to the academy this year for their pathbreaking work.

Released: 24-Apr-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Stephen Colbert and Celebrity Alumni Spend ‘a Starry Night’ at Northwestern
Northwestern University

CommFest finale: School of Communication reunion launches next generation of leaders

Released: 24-Apr-2018 12:05 PM EDT
How Your Brain Learns to Expect Mud Puddles in the Park (and Other Things)
Northwestern University

Updated expectations are vital for making decisions Your midbrain encodes the expectation error and relays it to the frontal lobe to revise Dopamine neurons are likely involved in encoding identity errors and new expectations in brain

   
Released: 24-Apr-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Northwestern Names New Law Dean
Northwestern University

Employment law scholar Kimberly Yuracko to lead Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Released: 19-Apr-2018 12:05 PM EDT
'A Starry Night' Is a Family Affair
Northwestern University

This weekend, Northwestern alumni will produce “A Starry Night,” the School of Communication’s star-studded variety show and reunion.

Released: 17-Apr-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Top-Down Approach Gets to the Bottom of Cancer
Northwestern University

• When RAS genes mutate, they generate proteins that cause cells to proliferate uncontrollably • Researchers use ‘top-down proteomics’ to characterize intact proteins isolated from colorectal cancer cell lines and tumors • By understanding precisely how proteins change in cancer, researchers open door for new targets for treatment

   
Released: 13-Apr-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Night Owls Have Higher Risk of Dying Sooner
Northwestern University

“Night owls” — people who like to stay up late and have trouble dragging themselves out of bed in the morning — have a higher risk of dying sooner than “larks,” people who have a natural preference for going to bed early and rise with the sun, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom (UK).

Released: 13-Apr-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Screenings Miss Half of Diabetic, Prediabetic Patients
Northwestern University

Screening patients for diabetes based solely on their age and weight – a recommendation from a leading medical expert group – could miss more than half of high-risk patients, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study of a nationwide sample. These limited screening criteria also missed more racial and ethnic minorities, most notably Asians. Failing to screen high-risk adults could lead to delayed treatments to prevent type 2 diabetes or manage the condition for those who already have it, possibly contributing to a worsening of the diabetes epidemic.

Released: 13-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Four Nemmers Prize Recipients Announced
Northwestern University

Northwestern University today (April 13) announced the winners of the 2018 Nemmers Prizes in four disciplines -- earth sciences, economics, mathematics and music composition -- recognizing top scholars for their outstanding achievements, their contributions to new knowledge and development of significant new analysis.

Released: 12-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
‘Fake News’ Audience Among the Heaviest Internet Users, Study Finds
Northwestern University

Findings suggest real news is failing as a corrective to false information perpetuated by fake news

Released: 11-Apr-2018 5:05 PM EDT
New Fellowship Program Promotes Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
Northwestern University

Five students have been selected for the Little Joe Ventures Fellowship Program in Entrepreneurship, a new initiative at Northwestern University that supports entrepreneurial innovation at the undergraduate level. Made possible by a gift from alumnus Tony Owen ’97, ’03 MBA and Monique Owen, the fellowship program is designed to arm students with the skills they need to be successful in their ventures and in life and to provide a support network of like-minded entrepreneurial thinkers.

Released: 6-Apr-2018 8:30 AM EDT
When Kids’ Autistic Brains Can’t Calm Down
Northwestern University

One third of children who have autism spectrum disorder also have epilepsy. It’s related to a major autism risk gene, which is mutated in patients with autism. But scientists didn’t now why the mutation, catnap2, caused seizures.Now Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered the mutation acts like a bad gardener in the brain.

Released: 5-Apr-2018 12:40 PM EDT
Minow Debates to Focus on Whether to Preserve Net Neutrality
Northwestern University

Northwestern Law hosts second Minow Debate Series April 17 in partnership with Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate series honors Newt Minow’s contributions to public and civic life Debate to be streamed live online

Released: 5-Apr-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Boeing CEO to Discuss the Future of Space Exploration
Northwestern University

Dennis Muilenburg EVANSTON - Dennis Muilenburg, chairman, president and CEO of The Boeing Company, will discuss the future of space exploration, from traversing deep space and taking our first steps on Mars to the evolving combination of commercial air and commercial space travel, during the 37th Annual William A. Patterson Transportation Lecture on May 2 at Northwestern University.

Released: 5-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Parents Struggle to Discuss Sex with LGBTQ Teens
Northwestern University

It’s hard enough for parents to have “the talk” about sexual health with their kids, but parents of LGBTQ children feel especially uncomfortable and unequipped when they try to educate them about sex and dating, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.The study examined parents’ attitudes toward talking about sexual health with their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer teens (LGBTQ).

Released: 4-Apr-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Three-Month-Old Infants Can Learn Abstract Relations Before Language Comprehension
Northwestern University

Findings suggest humans’ talent for relational learning doesn’t depend on language

Released: 4-Apr-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Losing Your Nest Egg Can Kill You
Northwestern University

People have a 50 percent higher risk of death if they suffer a shocking financial loss

   
Released: 3-Apr-2018 3:30 PM EDT
Northwestern Teams Up with Apple, Chicago Public Schools on Teacher Learning
Northwestern University

Northwestern University, Apple and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have joined forces to provide professional learning opportunities in coding to Chicago teachers.

Released: 3-Apr-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Former U.S. Attorney to Lead Panel Discussion on Gun Violence in Chicago
Northwestern University

Zach Fardon, visiting distinguished scholar at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and former U.S. Attorney, will lead a panel discussion, “Gun Violence in Chicago: Perspectives from Local Youth” at noon, Thursday, April 5.

Released: 22-Mar-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Bacteria Eats Greenhouse Gas with a Side of Protein
Northwestern University

With the ability to leech heavy metals from the environment and digest a potent greenhouse gas, methanotrophic bacteria pull double duty when it comes to cleaning up the environment. But before researchers can explore potential conservation applications, they first must better understand the bacteria's basic physiological processes. Amy C. Rosenzweig's laboratory at Northwestern University has identified two never-before-studied proteins, called MbnB and MbnC, as partially responsible for the bacteria's inner workings.

Released: 21-Mar-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Design Approach Developed for Important New Catalysts for Energy Conversion and Storage
Northwestern University

Northwestern University researchers have discovered a new approach for creating important new catalysts to aid in clean energy conversion and storage. The method also has the potential to impact the discovery of new optical and data storage materials and catalysts for higher efficiency processing of petroleum products at lower cost. The researchers created a catalyst that is seven times more active than state-of-the-art commercial platinum by combining theory, a new tool for synthesizing nanoparticles and more than one metallic element.

Released: 21-Mar-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Medill Announces Cecilia Vaisman Award with National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Northwestern University

The award is in memory of a Medill associate professor who was a leader in audio journalism and a member of NAHJ. It will recognize Latinx and Hispanic audio and video journalists who bring light to issues that affect Latinx and Hispanic communities.

Released: 20-Mar-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Medill, Institute for Nonprofit News Partner on Course to Help Public Service News Sites Build Audiences
Northwestern University

Northwestern University’s Medill School and the Institute for Nonprofit News will collaborate on a new course this spring offering graduate students experience building an audience for news and helping nonprofit publishers build engagement.

Released: 19-Mar-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Rheumatoid Arthritis Meets Precision Medicine
Northwestern University

Scientists are bringing precision medicine to rheumatoid arthritis for the first time by using genetic profiling of joint tissue to see which drugs will work for which patients, reports a new Northwestern Medicine multi-site study.In the near future, patients won’t have to waste time and be disappointed with months of ineffective therapy, scientists said.

Released: 16-Mar-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Northwestern Author Illustrates Complex Politics of the International Rule of Law
Northwestern University

Curious about the idea that international law is good medicine for bad policies, Ian Hurd examines how and why governments use and manipulate international law in foreign policy.

Released: 16-Mar-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Aldon Morris to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award for Research, Mentoring Efforts
Northwestern University

Aldon Morris, the Leon Forrest Professor of Sociology and African American Studies in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, is the winner of the 2018 John D. McCarthy Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Scholarship of Social Movements and Collective Behavior.

Released: 16-Mar-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Sensing Cancer Before It’s Too Late
Northwestern University

Imagine if doctors could diagnose their patients with lung or esophageal cancer by simply swabbing the inside of their cheeks. Vadim Backman, a biomedical engineer at Northwestern University, has developed a new technology that could make that seemingly simple solution a reality.

Released: 16-Mar-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Researchers Find Way to Keep Proteins Functioning Outside of the Cell
Northwestern University

Proteins are finicky molecules. When removed from their native environments, they typically fall apart. To function properly, proteins must fold into a specific structure, often with the help of other proteins. Now a team of researchers at Northwestern University and the University of California at Berkeley have discovered a way to keep proteins active outside of a cell. The discovery could lead to a new class of materials with functions found only in living systems.

Released: 15-Mar-2018 4:05 PM EDT
The Coffee Cannabis Connection
Northwestern University

It’s well known that a morning cup of joe jolts you awake. But scientists have discovered coffee affects your metabolism in dozens of other ways, including your metabolism of steroids and the neurotransmitters typically linked to cannabis, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine. In a study of coffee consumption, Northwestern scientists were surprised to discover coffee changed many more metabolites in the blood than previously known.

   
Released: 15-Mar-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Graphene Finds New Application as Non-Toxic, Anti-Static Hair Dye
Northwestern University

EVANSTON - A Northwestern University team has leveraged super material graphene to develop a new hair dye that is non-toxic, non-damaging and lasts through many washes without fading.



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