By Will Mendelson/Medill News Service Keith Tyo applies synthetic biology, genetically reprogramming cells, to combat global health crises such as malaria. Malaria strikes nearly 500 … Read more ›
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Community rallies to support family of Skokie boy, 8, who died in crash Monday
Various organizations at School District 69 have rallied to support the family of Carter Vo, the 8-year-old second grader at Madison Elementary School in Skokie … Read more ›
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Science Connections: Taking Strides for Survival
By Bethany Hubbard/Science in Society This will mark Joni Alvarez’s 7th year of participating in the Cancer Survivors’ Celebration and Walk, an annual event organized … Read more ›
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Touching Tarantulas
TOUCHING TARANTULAS People with spider phobia handle tarantulas and have lasting changes in brain after short therapy CHICAGO — A single brief therapy session for … Read more ›
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Science Connections: Science Innovator Works to Turn Molecular Mysteries into Medical Applications
By Eric Eckstrom/Medill News Service When the president needs advice about questions in science, he often seeks out members of the National Academy of Sciences. … Read more ›
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GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR NEW MUSIC AND COMMUNICATION BUILDING Lakefront ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, on the south end of campus
EVANSTON, Ill. — A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, for Northwestern University’s new lakefront Music and Communication Building. The … Read more ›
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PAUL FARMER, THREE OTHERS TO RECEIVE HONONARY DEGREES Northwestern to give four leaders honorary degrees at 154th commencement
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University will award honorary degrees to four distinguished individuals — including keynote speaker Paul Farmer — at the University’s 154th commencement … Read more ›
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Science Connections: Weight and High Blood Sugar During Pregnancy May Cause Risks for Baby
By Katie Dzwierzynski/Medill News Service Pregnant women who are even marginally overweight or with high blood sugar levels could face risks not only for themselves, … Read more ›
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Local Nonprofit Supplies for Dreams Hosts Second Annual Inspiration Gala
Dozens of North Shore community members attended Supplies for Dreams’ fundraising gala on April 26. The organization raised over $10,000, money which will support its … Read more ›
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Science Connections: NU Center at the Hub of Advancing Cancer Treatments
By Katie Dzwierzynski/Medill News Service Much as the nucleus serves as the brain of a cell, the Physical Sciences-Oncology Center is Northwestern University’s hub for … Read more ›
