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    A new report from a group of Northeastern researchers explores across disciplines how biotech can ensure safe, sustainable life beyond Earth.

    The key to international space cooperation is developments in biotechnology, Northeastern researchers say

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    The NeuroPRISM lab, led by assistant psychology professor Stephanie Noble, makes tools that pave the way for reliable and reproducible neuroimaging of the brain.

    Precise maps of the brain’s deepest corners are made possible through tools developed by these Northeastern researchers

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  • What’s it like to compete at the Olympics? Northeastern athletes share their stories.

    What’s it like to compete at the Olympics? Northeastern athletes share their stories.

    Northeastern students Devon Levi (Ice Hockey, Team Canada), COS student Alina Müller (Ice Hockey, Team Switzerland), and Sabrina Cass (Freestyle Skiing, Team Brazil), detail their incredible experience participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics.
  • Instagram Takeover: Brain Awareness Week with COS NEURONS

    Instagram Takeover: Brain Awareness Week with COS NEURONS

    Sacha Sergent, public relations officer of the Northeastern University Researchers of Neuroscience club, shares her experience as a neuroscience major. She will highlight Brain Awareness Week during her upcoming Instagram Takeover Wednesday, March 9.
  • Two Northeastern graduates win Olympic silver medals

    Two Northeastern graduates win Olympic silver medals

    Two Northeastern graduates earned silver medals in the recent winter Olympic games. College of Science student Alina Mueller may not have won a medal, but "was sensational in helping drive Switzerland past the Russian Olympic Committee team in an Olympic quarterfinal."
  • Two Northeastern Ice Hockey Stars are Headed to the Olympics

    Two Northeastern Ice Hockey Stars are Headed to the Olympics

    Behavioral neuroscience major Alina Mueller will be playing for Switzerland at the Olympic Games next month in Bejing.
  • Student Profile: Nicole Occidental, Behavioral Neuroscience Major

    Student Profile: Nicole Occidental, Behavioral Neuroscience Major

    Nicole Occidental shares her COS experience.
  • Landmark study into the genetic disorder offers clues into links between metabolism and mental health

    Landmark study into the genetic disorder offers clues into links between metabolism and mental health

    Researchers at Northeastern and neighboring colleges say they’ve made a landmark discovery that takes a deeper look at the metabolic and biochemical origins of a debilitating genetic disease known to cause a range of symptoms and health problems. A new study, published Wednesday, focused on a severe neurodevelopmental disorder referred to as 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome, […]
  • Babies respond to sign language. What does that tell us about human nature?

    Babies respond to sign language. What does that tell us about human nature?

    Iris Berent's new research uncovers that infants are born with the ability to learn language, speech and sign.
  • Emma Robinson’s co-op experience at Harvard Medical School leads her to pursue a PhD.

    Emma Robinson’s co-op experience at Harvard Medical School leads her to pursue a PhD.

    Cell and molecular biology student, Emma Robinson completed her two co-ops at Harvard Medical School's Datta Lab, which prompted her to pursue a PhD in neuroscience.
  • Their co-op contributed to advancing new research on Alzheimer’s and brain health.

    Their co-op contributed to advancing new research on Alzheimer’s and brain health.

    Fourth year behavioral Neuroscience students, Sabrina Bond and Sofia Mazuera, were recently published as co-authors of a study that may have significant implications for brain diseases.
  • A new wave of COVID-19 infections is surging through Africa. These students want to help.

    A new wave of COVID-19 infections is surging through Africa. These students want to help.

    Northeastern students from interdisciplinary backgrounds, including Nita Akoh, who studies neuroscience, are making a difference in the global fight against COVID-19.
  • She’s researching whether brain wave stimulation can slow Alzheimer’s

    She’s researching whether brain wave stimulation can slow Alzheimer’s

    Justyna Stukin, a behavioral neuroscience major, is researching whether brain wave stimulation can slow the impact of Alzheimer's disease.
  • The science behind Sam Adams

    The science behind Sam Adams

    Halle Chernin samples craft beers as a “sensory consumer" co-op at the Boston Beer Company.