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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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  • This researcher wants to know why frogs are so good at tasting bitter things — and what it could mean for humans

    This researcher wants to know why frogs are so good at tasting bitter things — and what it could mean for humans

    Jing-Ke Weng, professor of chemistry, chemical biology and bioengineering, is conducting research with frogs that has the potential to help humans understand allergen detection.
  • As grad student, Northeastern co-op helps Bay Area startup develop device to prevent toxic algae blooms

    As grad student, Northeastern co-op helps Bay Area startup develop device to prevent toxic algae blooms

    Amelia Langan, husky alum, helped a Bay Area start up create a device that may help prevent toxic algae from growing in ocean waters.
  • How US policies and perceptions impact Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure

    How US policies and perceptions impact Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure

    Eugene Smotkin, professor of chemistry, was one of more than a million residents who lost power in Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve. Issues with the power grid are not out of the norm but for Smotkin the bigger picture problem is the way Puerto Rico is treated by the US.
  • Northeastern’s Bioinnovation Center is developing low-cost biomedical devices to transform health care in West Africa

    Northeastern’s Bioinnovation Center is developing low-cost biomedical devices to transform health care in West Africa

    Lee Makowski, professor of bioengineering and chemistry and chemical biology, highlights the work of the Bioinovation Center, a partnership between Northeastern and Academic City University College in Accra.
  • Northeastern researchers find a faster and more sensitive way to study proteins, which could lead to advances in disease treatment

    Northeastern researchers find a faster and more sensitive way to study proteins, which could lead to advances in disease treatment

    Northeastern researchers find a faster and more sensitive way to study proteins, which could lead to advances in disease treatment
  • Deadly amoebic encephalitis and brain-eating amoebas in the crosshairs of Northeastern researchers

    Deadly amoebic encephalitis and brain-eating amoebas in the crosshairs of Northeastern researchers

    Northeastern researchers are targeting brain-eating amoeba that cause a rare, but deadly, infection
  • Northeastern delegation heads to South Korea for pivotal UN plastic pollution treaty talks

    Northeastern delegation heads to South Korea for pivotal UN plastic pollution treaty talks

    The delegation that will attend the negotiations includes Maria Ivanova, Aaron Stubbins and six graduate students from the university.
  • Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis

    Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis

    “Right now we use a lot of conventional nonbiodegradable plastics for applications they don’t need to be used in at all,” Joshi says. “If we replace that with our plastic, you could just flush it down the toilet and it would biodegrade.”
  • Computational chemistry promises to upset traditional methods of chemical synthesis

    Computational chemistry promises to upset traditional methods of chemical synthesis

    Sijia Dong, assistant professor in chemistry and chemical biology, has received an NIH MIRA grant, supporting revolutionary protein design strategies for drug synthesis.
  • Welcome to the new College of Science Faculty!

    Welcome to the new College of Science Faculty!

    We are delighted to welcome new faculty members with primary appointments in the College of Science whose teaching and research builds the Good Power of Science, trains the next generation of science professionals, and solves crucial research challenges.
  • How a Northeastern scientist is turning carbon dioxide into renewable ethanol

    How a Northeastern scientist is turning carbon dioxide into renewable ethanol

    Assistant professor Magda Barecka is designing a chemical reactor that could produce renewable, carbon-neutral ethanol for use in fuels. Her research recently received support from the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • Two Northeastern professors receive awards from American Indian Science and Engineering Society

    Two Northeastern professors receive awards from American Indian Science and Engineering Society

    Professor Mary Jo Ondrechen and assistant professor Jesse Peltier have won Professional Awards from the American Indian Science and Engineering Society — which also facilitated their decade-long mentorship.