First-Ever Data-Driven Videos Illuminate RNA’s Mysterious Folding Process
A new Northwestern University-led study is unfolding the mystery of how RNA molecules fold themselves to fit inside cells and perform specific functions. The findings…
A new Northwestern University-led study is unfolding the mystery of how RNA molecules fold themselves to fit inside cells and perform specific functions. The findings…
Researchers can now fill in missing information about nanoscale polymerization and “smart” materials for medicine and the environment. Northwestern researchers have developed a new microscopy…
‘Kirigami cuts’ can be used to create 3D microstructures and nanotools. Paper snowflakes, pop-up children’s books and elaborate paper cards are of interest to more…
A research team led by Northwestern engineers and Argonne National Laboratory researchers have uncovered new findings into the role of ionic interaction within graphene and…
Robust stellar flares might not prevent life on exoplanets, could facilitate its detection. Although violent and unpredictable, stellar flares emitted by a planet’s host star…
When will life return to normal, when will immunity kick in? As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) begins to schedule the vaccine…
First dynamic global surveillance system being rolled out this week in 195 countries, including U.S. A new COVID-19 global surveillance system has been developed which…
Advanced imaging can diagnose nerve/muscle damage. After recovering from COVID-19, some patients are left with chronic, debilitating pain, numbness or weakness in their hands, feet,…
Algorithm outperformed thoracic radiologists in detecting COVID-19 in new study. Algorithm was trained, tested on the largest COVID-era dataset (17,002 X-ray images) Algorithm analyzed X-ray…
New analysis of gravitational-wave data leads to wealth of discoveries. An international research collaboration including Northwestern University astronomers has produced the most detailed family portrait…
Tips on Dealing With the Stress of a Divisive Election The results of the presidential election will pack an emotional punch for those whose candidate…
Researchers from CIERA and the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian put a limit on the spin of the supermassive black hole in the…
“When ideals and policies matter less than dominating foes, government becomes dysfunctional,” researchers say. The bitter polarization between the Republican and Democratic parties in the…
New election model treats political influence like a contagion. New model treats decided voters as ‘infected’ and undecided voters as ‘susceptible’ to infection Democratic and…
Researchers created new dyes that use synthetic melanin to mimic natural hair pigmentation. We’ve long been warned of the risks of dyeing hair at home…
Let’s say you have a runny nose, headache, and cough. Are they signs of COVID-19 or just a run-of-the-mill common cold? Northwestern University epidemiologist Dr….
Anti-viral layer attacks respiratory droplets to make mask wearer less infectious. In the COVID-19 pandemic, people wear face masks to respect and protect others —…
Gene in brain tissue regulates sexual behavior in males in mouse study. The locus of male sexual desire has been uncovered in specific regions of…