News
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Wearable Polygraph Detects Hidden Stress
Northwestern University engineers have developed a small, wireless polygraph system you can wear, designed to sense underlying stress hidden deep within the body.
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‘Toxic’ Molecule Plays Vital Role in Gene Regulation and Development
A molecule once thought to be a harmful metabolic byproduct may play a crucial role in early development and gene regulation, according to a new study published in Nature that challenges decades of biochemical assumptions.
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Policing Plagiarism of Ideas in Generative AI-Assisted Research Writing
A new publication argues that AI-assisted plagiarism in manuscript writing harms the research environment by eroding trust among scientists, misrepresenting the origin and authenticity of scholarly work, and discouraging innovation and original inquiry.
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Feinberg Students Launch Inaugural Day of Service Across Chicago
Students from across Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s academic programs came together on Sunday, May 3, for the inaugural Feinberg Day of Service — a new student-led initiative centered on volunteerism, community partnership and cross-program connection.
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Linking Lysosomal Dysfunction to Severe Neurological Disorders
A new study has identified mutations in a single gene as the cause of a previously unrecognized spectrum of severe neurological disorders, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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New Experimental Method Reveals Protein Energy Landscapes on Larger Scale
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new experimental method to analyze conformational fluctuations in protein domains on a uniquely large scale, which may improve data-driven modeling, biology and protein engineering, as detailed in a recent study published in Nature.
Media Coverage
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WGN
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Rise in E-Scooter Accidents Raises Safety Concerns
They are quick and convenient, and a growing cause of emergency room visits. Doctors say electric scooter injuries are on the rise. Dr. Leah Tatebe, a Northwestern Medicine trauma surgeon with the American College of Surgeons, sees riders after they visit the emergency room. “We see a lot of broken bones. That’s very common. People…
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WBEZ
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Northwestern Medicine Study Suggests Link Between Estrogen Production & Memory Decline
A new study out of Northwestern Medicine suggests a link between a decrease of estrogen production in brain tissue to memory decline. Dr. Serdar Bulun is chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine. He hopes the study will provide insight into why women have a higher risk of…
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WGN
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Ebola outbreak is not over
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Kyle Busch, what we should know about sepsis, the latest on the Ebola outbreak in Africa, and if we need to be concerned about Lyme disease in Illinois.
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ABC News
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College Athlete’s Wisdom Tooth Surgery Leads to Leukemia Diagnosis
What was expected to be a standard wisdom tooth extraction led to a shocking medical discovery for 21-year-old Wisconsin volleyball athlete Kendall Schara after doctors uncovered a leukemia diagnosis. After a month of chemotherapy, Kendall needed a stem cell transplant. Her little sister Elle was a perfect match. “The chances of any sibling being a…
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CBS News Chicago
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Chicago Couple Doing their Best to Stay Strong as Husband Battles ALS
Puvathingal was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, on July 9, 2025. ALS is a fatal neuro-muscular disease. It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control the ability to move, walk, and talk. “Cecil is a dynamic guy. He came into this, and was like, ‘I’m going to…
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The Hill
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How little screen time should your kids have? Federal report offers guidance
On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a new warning about screen time for children, emphasizing the impacts it can have on their sleep and mental health. Dr. Courtney Blackwell, an associate professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, told CNN that research does not definitively “suggest…
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