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Anti-trans Texas order could spark violence, additional laws
The Texas order to investigate gender-affirming care as a form of child abuse goes against guidance from all relevant medical organizations and will cause serious damage ‘by the mere fact of the utterance,’ say Northwestern experts.
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Bacteria upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals
Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals.
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First get your heart in shape. Then get pregnant.
This Valentine’s Day, a new Northwestern Medicine study shines a spotlight on an important but often overlooked matter of the heart — optimizing one’s cardiovascular health before getting pregnant.
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Quarantine and Isolation Housing: what you need to know
When a student tests positive for COVID-19, the news can be overwhelming. A cross-functional team of Northwestern staff from Residential Services, Northwestern Dining, Counseling and Psychological Services, Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, the Dean of Students Office, Student Affairs Operations and Services, Testing and Case Management, Aramark and Compass Group works together to ensure individuals get the care they need while also protecting the safety of others on campus.
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First omicron subvariant case detected in Illinois
The first omicron BA.2 subvariant case has been detected in Illinois by Northwestern Medicine’s Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution (CPGME).
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‘Fitbit for the face’ can turn any face mask into smart monitoring device
Northwestern University engineers have developed a new smart sensor platform for face masks that they are calling a “Fitbit for the face.”
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Astronomers capture red supergiant’s death throes
For the first time ever, astronomers have imaged in real time the dramatic end to a red supergiant’s life — watching the massive star’s rapid self-destruction and final death throes before collapsing into a type II supernova.
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Understanding cobalt’s human cost
While driving an electric car has fewer environmental impacts than gasoline-powered cars, the production of the parts necessary for these green technologies can have dire effects on human well-being.
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ALS therapy should target brain, not just spine
The brain is indeed a target for treating ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered.
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Love, loss and a trip to the Underworld
The story of Orpheus and Eurydice has fueled the imaginations of artists for centuries. There are numerous books, plays and films all adapted from this timeless myth.
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Northwestern names three Office of the Provost directors
Northwestern names three Office of the Provost directors
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Pandemic’s effect on scientists may be long lasting, study finds
Pandemic’s effect on scientists may be long lasting, study finds
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A new treatment for glaucoma?
A new treatment for glaucoma?
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One coronavirus vaccine may protect against other coronaviruses
One coronavirus vaccine may protect against other coronaviruses
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Northwestern to distribute federal student aid funds
Northwestern to distribute federal student aid funds
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Northwestern ranked #9 by U.S. News & World Report
Northwestern ranked #9 by U.S. News & World Report
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Northwestern plans multimillion-dollar technology accelerator
Northwestern plans multimillion-dollar technology accelerator
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Northwestern plans major facilities projects to bolster academic and research efforts
Northwestern plans major facilities projects to bolster academic and research efforts
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Americans with higher net worth at midlife tend to live longer
Americans with higher net worth at midlife tend to live longer
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: Northwestern posts presidential position profile
Northwestern posts presidential position profile