Rare Mineral Discovered in a Living Organism for the First Time
Rare Mineral From Rocks Found in Mollusk Teeth Northwestern University researchers have, for the first time, discovered a rare mineral hidden inside the teeth of…
Rare Mineral From Rocks Found in Mollusk Teeth Northwestern University researchers have, for the first time, discovered a rare mineral hidden inside the teeth of…
First used to soak up oil in water, new sponge sequesters excess phosphate from water. Phosphate pollution in rivers, lakes, and other waterways has reached…
Naturally occurring gut bacteria can clean up chemo toxins in the body, study finds. In the human gut, good bacteria make great neighbors. A new…
First high-resolution model to simulate an entire gas cloud where stars are born. A team including Northwestern University astrophysicists has developed the most realistic, highest-resolution…
Never-before-seen scenario ‘stretches what’s physically possible.’ A curiously yellow star has caused astrophysicists to reevaluate what’s possible within our universe. Led by Northwestern University, the…
First optogenetics-based study of unrestricted social interactions within groups of animals. Northwestern University researchers are building social bonds with beams of light. For the first…
Waste clearance is crucial for brain health, preventing neurodegenerative disease. A new Northwestern University study reaffirms the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. By…
Like Pavlov’s dog, device can be conditioned to learn by association. Researchers have developed a brain-like computing device that is capable of learning by association….
New model provides clues into how whisker bending translates to sensory touch signals. We know your cat’s whiskers are handsome — but you can’t even…
Membranes Unlock Potential to Vastly Increase Cell-Free Vaccine Production By cracking open a cellular membrane, Northwestern University synthetic biologists have discovered a new way to…
Physical distancing with masks for the general public should shrink to 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the current recommendation of 6 feet (1.8 meters), says…
Microbes on your toothbrush match microbes inside your mouth. Good news: The bacteria living on your toothbrush reflect your mouth – not your toilet. After…
Treatment reduces lung damage and results in mild symptoms in a preclinical study. A novel decoy protein designed by Northwestern Medicine scientists fools SARS-Cov-2 by intercepting the…
Novel Device Records, Senses and Manipulates ‘Mini-Brains’ A team of scientists, led by researchers at Northwestern University, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and the University of Illinois…
Inspired by fungus, new form of synthetic melanin acts as natural detoxifier. The idea of creating selectively porous materials has captured the attention of chemists…
Scientists identify first compound to repair degenerating brain cells in paralyzing disease. New compound targets neurons that initiate voluntary movement After 60 days of treatment,…
Imaging illustrates severity, long-term prognosis of COVID-19-related muscle, joint pain. Muscle soreness and achy joints are common symptoms among COVID-19 patients. But for some people,…
2.9% of U.S. adults report a current peanut allergy. About one in six adults with a peanut allergy developed it after age 18. Approximately one…