Recent Press
Chainmail-like material could be the future of armor
First 2D mechanically interlocked polymer exhibits exceptional flexibility and strength
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
Northwestern University Researchers Unveil Breakthrough in Nonlinear Optics through Colloidal Metacrystals
Researchers present a transformative advance in our ability to fabricate nonlinear optic and photonic devices
Unlocking New Possibilities for Cancer Immunotherapy
The Zhang Lab has developed a method for identifying reactive cysteines on peptide antigens within the immune system
First-of-its-kind sensor tracks inflammation continuously, in real time
Led by Shana Kelley, this CZ Biohub implantable device demonstrates an impactful new way to monitor health and disease
'Electric plastic’ could open door to new generation of implants and wearable tech
Self-assembling, biocompatible molecular ribbons can store energy and information
Research Acceleration Fund awards more than $2 million to Northwestern scientists
The Zhang Lab awarded strategic seed funding to fuel transformative research
New Huntington’s treatment prevents protein aggregation
Designer polymers disrupt protein interactions to preserve cell health in mouse study
Stability of perovskite solar cells tripled with protective coating
Coated cells also delivered a solar power conversion efficiency of 26%
NU chemistry labs probe alternatives for ‘irreplaceable’ chemical banned by EPA
While most uses of the solvent are completely banned under the Toxic Substances Control Act, research labs are still able to use a regulated quantity of DCM
Green battery discovery turns trash into treasure
Northwestern researchers leverage industrial waste to store energy
How ‘Conan the Bacterium’ withstands extreme radiation
New discovery finds simple metabolites combine to form a powerful antioxidant
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