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As Superagers Age, They Make at Least Twice as Many New Neurons as Their Peers
New research shows that the brains of “SuperAgers” continue to generate new neurons in the hippocampus at levels far higher than typical older adults, and even much younger individuals.
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Living ‘Mini Brains’ Meet Next-Generation Bioelectronics
A team led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab scientists have developed a new technology that can eavesdrop on the hidden electrical dialogues unfolding inside miniature, lab-grown human brain-like tissues.
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Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Scientist to Speak at 2026 Commencement
Robert J. Lefkowitz, MD, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Medicine and professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University School of Medicine, will address graduates and their guests as the commencement speaker at Feinberg’s 2026.
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Study Reveals Why Some Immune Disorders Trigger Severe Food Allergies — and Others Don’t
A new study has shed light on why patients with certain rare immune disorders develop severe, food‑triggered allergic reactions while others with similar diagnoses do not.
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Inside the Feinberg Curriculum: The MD Program
A new video explores how Feinberg’s approach connects scientific discovery with clinical practice, preparing future physician leaders to advance patient-centered care and improve human health.
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Targeting STING Pathway Triggers Cytotoxic and Immune Responses Against Meningioma
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a potent immunotherapy approach for treating meningiomas, the most common type of primary brain tumor, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
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New York Times
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Super-Agers’ Brains Have a Special Ability, New Study Suggests
Many people’s brains deteriorate as they age, becoming riddled with malfunctioning proteins that result in cell death and the loss of memory and cognition. But other people’s brains remain almost perfectly intact, their thinking as sharp at 80 as it was in their 50s. “This paper shows biological proof that the aging brain is plastic,”…
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New York Times
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What Happened in Chicago When Science Became the Enemy
In April, the federal government froze some $790 million in funding for Northwestern, without notice or explanation. The university was apparently being accused of antisemitism and of racism over its diversity initiatives, but it was unclear whether the freeze was related to those charges, and no one seemed to know when, or whether, or how…
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NBC News
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‘Birdbrain’ benefits: How being an expert birdwatcher may boost cognition
Expert birders showed structural brain differences compared with novices — regardless of age. The study doesn’t prove that birding prevents cognitive decline. Still, the results suggest that birding may support brain health in older adults, said Molly Mather, a clinical psychologist at the Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, part of Northwestern University’s…
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US News & World Report
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Skipping a Late-Night Snack Pays Big Benefits For Your Heart
Skip your late-evening snack and wind down for the day with the lights dimmed low. That simple shift in your end-of-the-day routine is good for your heart, new research demonstrates. “Timing our fasting window to work with the body’s natural wake-sleep rhythms can improve the coordination between the heart, metabolism and sleep, all of which…
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US News & World Report
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COVID-19 Boosters Tied to Lower Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 might offer protection against one of the most dangerous complications of pregnancy. A large international study published online Feb. 18 in eClinicalMedicine followed more than 6,500 pregnant women across 18 countries. “Our results support the importance of strengthening COVID vaccination programs during pregnancy, emphasizing boosters and ensuring that pregnant people across…
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Fox News
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Change to nightly eating habits may help protect your heart, study suggests
Abstaining from food three hours before bedtime could benefit heart health, according to a recent study by Northwestern University. First author Dr. Daniela Grimaldi, research associate professor of neurology in the division of sleep medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, commented on these findings in a statement. “Timing our fasting window to…
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