Articles by Northwestern University

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Gene Linked to Epilepsy, Autism Decoded in New Study

by Northwestern University

Changes in SCN2A gene affect age of seizure onset, severity of other neurological impairments in affected children

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When Lab-Trained AI Meets the Real World, Mistakes Can Happen

by Northwestern University

Tissue contamination distracts AI models from making accurate real-world diagnoses

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Cut Salt, Cut Blood Pressure

by Northwestern University

Most everyone can lower blood pressure by reducing salt, even those on BP drugs

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Human Disease Simulator Lets Scientists Choose Their Own Adventure

by Northwestern University

Can test drugs on ‘humans’ without risk, and study what drives diseases

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Scientists Want to Bridge Public Divide

by Northwestern University

Investments in outreach may improve diversity, trust in science

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Mussels’ Underwater Glue Inspires Synthetic Cement

by Northwestern University

Researchers use nature’s strongest secrets to build even stronger biomaterials

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Bacteria Upcycle Carbon Waste into Valuable Chemicals

by Northwestern University

Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric, and cosmetics

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Monte Carlo Simulations Enable Images of Radiation-Sensitive Soft Nanomaterials

by Northwestern University

New findings enable first direct, real-time images of radiation-sensitive soft nanomaterials in organic solvents

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Pandemic’s Effect on Scientists May Be Long Lasting, Study Finds

by Northwestern University

Although productivity has been mostly restored, initiation of new projects has dramatically declined

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Material Protects Against Both Biological and Chemical Threats

by Northwestern University

Versatile fabric is effective against the virus that causes COVID-19