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New Strategy Doubles Chemo Effectiveness in Treatment-Resistant Cancer

New Strategy Doubles Chemo Effectiveness in Treatment-Resistant Cancer

A new study from Professor Vadim Backman shows that restoring cellular memory prevents cancer cells’ ability to adapt to evade treatment.
Jul 22, 2025
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Research
Cell-Free System Enables Rapid Assembly of Nipah Virus Vaccine Candidate

Cell-Free System Enables Rapid Assembly of Nipah Virus Vaccine Candidate

A research team with Professor Neha Kamat used synthetic liposomes and bacterial extracts to generate immune responses against viral proteins.
Jul 17, 2025
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Research
From Slow Squeeze to Lightning Impact, A New Way to Measure Strength

From Slow Squeeze to Lightning Impact, A New Way to Measure Strength

Postdoctoral researcher Luciano Borasi created a unified method to study how materials behave across the full spectrum of deformation speeds.
Jul 17, 2025
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Research
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Northwestern Engineering Magazine

Spring 2025 Issue: All Hands on Deck

McCormick Magazine
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Lending a Hand

A new Northwestern Engineering-led research center—the latest milestone in the school’s long history of robotics leadership—is on a mission to create dexterous robot hands that could transform manufacturing, caregiving, and more.
Compilation of biohybrid innovations

Biohybrid Systems for Better Living

Northwestern Engineering researchers are defining the future of medicine and health through electronics and innovative materials for applications within and on the human body.
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Design for the Community

In Design Thinking and Communication, first-year Northwestern Engineering students work with community partners to address real-world challenges with one-of-a-kind ideas.
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Don't Be Duped: How to Spot Deepfakes

Professor V.S. Subrahmanian shares five tips to help avoid getting tricked by modified digital artifacts.
 

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