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Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Researcher uses gene regulation to improve drug delivery and treatment of rare genetic diseases
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is one of the most severe forms of muscular dystrophy. It’s also one of the most rare, as the genetic disease affects one in 3,500 to 5,000 newborn boys. For Ke Zhang, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern University, that’s still one too many.
September 18, 2023
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Northeastern researcher at the forefront of global race to develop new form of clean energy
Sijia Dong, a Northeastern professor, has received a prestigious grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore algorithms for simulations on quantum computers that may further the pursuit of renewable energy sources.
August 11, 2023
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
25th Roxbury Film Festival will feature Northeastern film
Hurricane Maria was one of the worst natural disasters in history, a Category 5 storm that packed 175 mph winds, left over 3,000 people dead and devastated the northeastern Caribbean in September 2017.
June 16, 2023
Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, College of Science, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
Celebrating College of Science Faculty and Staff Excellence
The College of Science Awards was celebrated on April 27, 2023. Faculty and Staff were recognized for their dedication to the growth and overall success of the college.
May 11, 2023
Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, College of Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
Announcing the 2024 TIER 1 Award Recipients
Twenty-nine interdisciplinary teams—ten include College of Science faculty members—have been selected to receive 2024 TIER 1 Awards, three of which are Mentored Awards. The TIER 1 Seed Grant/Proof of Concept Awards Program is supported by the colleges and the Senior Vice Provost for Research. This competitive program encourages individual faculty members to form multidisciplinary teams […]
May 11, 2023
Fungal disease pose as a threat to sick people in health care settings
The alarming rise in cases of a fungal disease in health-care facilities will continue to pose a threat until an effective drug treatment can be developed, a Northeastern biotechnology expert says.
March 27, 2023
‘We need blind scientists.’ Northeastern professor tells United Nations about her ‘unseen advantage’ in inspirational speech
The world needs more scientists with “the unseen advantage,” says Mona Minkara, assistant professor of bioengineering and affiliate faculty of chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern.
March 07, 2023
Northeastern researcher helps convert astronauts’ wastewater into alternative fuel for use in outer space
Researchers have successfully figured out how to extract energy from wastewater in outer space. The findings will give astronauts an alternative fuel source to power future trips to the moon, Mars or beyond.
February 28, 2023
Protect your skin for only pennies a day by using these moisturizing tips
Between freezing temperatures, dry heat and blustery winds, winter seems designed to soak the moisture out of skin. The good news is there are moisturizers for just about every price point, and they all get the work done, says Leila Deravi, an assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern’s College of Science.
February 07, 2023
‘We are in a much better place.’ Why experts predict a milder winter for COVID-19
The winter forecast for COVID-19 looks to be the mildest yet, say experts from Northeastern University.
November 17, 2022
Designer enzymes could revolutionize the chemical industry. Two Northeastern labs are teaming up to show how.
Mary Jo Ondrechen and Penny Beuning’s labs are joining forces to better understand how to design enzymes. These enzymes could potentially reduce the energy, heat, acidity, and overall cost of chemical reactions in the chemical industry.
November 07, 2022
How COVID-19 colliding with flu season and surge of RSV created ‘tripledemic’
Get ready for a bumpy ride, virus-wise, as autumn turns into winter this year. COVID-19 infections have run into an early flu season and an usual surge of respiratory infections in young children to create what some experts are calling a “tripledemic.” Northeastern University experts explain what is behind the triple whammy, why it’s hitting […]
November 03, 2022
Do we still need to hold onto COVID-19 vaccination cards?
Associate teaching professor of chemistry and chemical biology Jared Auclair talks about why you should still hang on to your vaccine card.
November 02, 2022
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Professor Steven Lopez, PhD
To commemorate National Chemistry Week 2022, we would like to highlight one of our chemists in the College of Science, Professor Steven Lopez, PhD.
October 20, 2022