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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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Microplastics are everywhere, but their dangers largely remain a mystery, experts say
The abundance of microplastics found nearly anywhere around us has been a pressing issue for quite some time, but why? Sam Munoz and Aron Stubbins discuss the mystery of their effects.
Celebrating our 2022 Excellence in Research Awardees
In 2022, the College of Science launched the College of Science Excellence in Research Awards to celebrate recent research accomplishments by members of our faculty. Join us n. celebrating our three winners!
Clean Batteries, Clean Energy
Hazel Sive and Sanjeev Mukerjee lead a discussion on electrochemical material science and the latest discoveries in battery, fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies and how they might transform the future of energy and sustainability of our environment.
Professor Sunny Zhou earns CRI Spark Fund for research on protein therapeutics
Sunny Zhou, professor of chemistry and chemical biology, recently earned the 2022 Spark Fund from the Center for Research Innovation. This fund will go towards his work on spatial and temporal activation of protein therapeutics. Read to learn more about professor Zhou and his innovative work!
Northeastern to end PCR COVD-19 testing program on May 6
When spring semester ends, so will Northeastern’s PCR COVID-19 testing. The university announced on Tuesday that it will discontinue the testing program on all of its campuses, effective May 6.
How worried should you be about BA.2?
Alessandro Vespignani and Jared Auclair discuss what the new COVID-19 variant implies for our future.
Cross-COS Colloquium: Nanosensors for Imaging the Chemistry of the Body
Heather Clark, Professor of Bioengineering in the Chemistry and Chemical Biology department discusses Nanosensors for Imaging the Chemistry of the Body, and answers questions following her presentation.
Pair of Northeastern research and community leaders win prestigious NSF grant
Two Northeastern faculty members, biology professor Tovah Day and chemistry professor Steven Lopez have received National Science Foundation CAREER grants, awarded to early-career academics with the potential to serve as role models in research and education.
Student-led collaboration explains how worms navigate a world of food and toxins
A new study from a Northeastern-led collaboration, looking into the C. elegans worms’ interactions with their microbiome, found that the worms are willing to leave a bacterial food source when they’re exposed to one of their deadliest toxins and identified the driving neurological mechanism behind it.
How squid camouflage could help prevent skin cancer in humans
A team of Northeastern scientists is using the chemistry of squid skin to create a wearable device that senses damaging levels of UV radiation.
Pooled testing can make COVID-19 surveillance more efficient. But is it accurate?
Pooled testing is a tactic used by many large-scale universities to conduct COVID testing that saves time and resources. Jared Auclair comments on the reliability of this method.
COVID-19 isn’t going away. But now we know how to live with it.
A new normal; professors Jared Auclair and Neil Maniar discuss how our world has adjusted since 2020 to accommodate COVID-19 and the new way of life it has produced.