New Function Discovered For Protein Important In Leukemia
Life & Physical Sciences
Shaking Sensor Continuously Monitors Inflammation
Implantable device works like a tree branch to grab and fling proteins Northwestern University scientists have designed a new implantable device that can monitor fluctuating levels of proteins within the body in real time. Inspired by fruit shaking off the branches of...
The Secret to Our Big Brains Might Be In Our Gut
Microbes supporting the production of more metabolic energy could be key to the evolution of large brains Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body. As a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and...
National Institute on Aging invests an additional $7.3 million into NU-9
Funding will support research into the ALS drug’s effectiveness for other neurodegenerative diseases With its ability to improve neuron health, experimental drug NU-9 has already shown promise in reversing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Now, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has...
New Huntington’s treatment prevents protein aggregation
Scientists at Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities have developed the first polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington’s disease, an incurable, debilitating illness that causes nerve cells to break down in the brain. Patients with Huntington’s disease have a genetic mutation that triggers...
Partnership with Material Impact to Accelerate Tech Commercialization
Partnership will help move research from lab to market Northwestern University’s Querrey InQbation Lab (The Q) has entered a new partnership with Material Impact, a Boston-based venture firm focused on innovations in materials science and deep tech, the University announced today. Launched in 2021 with...
Lampreys possess a ‘jaw-dropping’ evolutionary origin
Invasive, blood-sucking fish ‘may hold the key to understanding where we came from’ One of just two vertebrates without a jaw, sea lampreys that are wreaking havoc in Midwestern fisheries are simultaneously helping scientists understand the origins of two important stem...
Deep-ocean floor produces its own ‘dark oxygen’
New study finds metallic minerals act as geobatteries to split water An international team of researchers, including a Northwestern University chemist, has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor produce oxygen — 13,000 feet below the surface. The surprising discovery challenges...
Northwestern researchers and seismologists near the East-African Rift, collaborate to deepen understanding of Earth’s systems
This May, Northwestern's Earth and Planetary Sciences department is hosting a workshop titled "Volcano & Rift Seismicity in the Northern Branches of The East African Rift System." The workshop, designed explicitly for early-career seismologists from different countries along the East-African...
Do earthquake hazard maps predict higher shaking than actually occurred?
Discrepancy between maps and shaking data is in conversion between them Hazard maps predicting future earthquake shaking are important in the design of earthquake-resistant buildings. Seismologists have been making these maps for about 50 years, but little is known how well...
Immersive VR goggles for mice unlock new potential for brain science
Goggles enabled researchers to study responses to overhead threats for first time Northwestern University researchers have developed new virtual reality (VR) goggles for mice. Besides just being cute, these miniature goggles provide more immersive experiences for mice living in laboratory settings. By...