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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Testing, vaccines and environmental monitoring: Northwestern’s research contributions to the pandemic

April 3, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed scientists across the world to new frontiers of medical innovations, Northwestern researchers have been among the leading contributors. Over the past two years, NU...

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The Daily Explains: Upgrading your masks and maximizing effectiveness

January 14, 2022

While COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots are highly effective, they’re not always enough to prevent infection, especially with the omicron variant. Northwestern faculty discuss the importance of universal...

Two blue BinaxNOW rapid antigen test boxes stacked on one another on a black surface. A wrapped nasal swab is underneath with a testing card propped up on the left.

The Daily Explains: Interpreting COVID-19 test results at Northwestern

January 11, 2022

Interpreting COVID-19 tests requires more nuance than reading a red-colored strip on an antigen test. The Daily examined what factors to consider when interpreting results and spoke with Northwestern health...

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Weinberg faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences in year with record number of women inductees

April 28, 2021

Three Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences professors were elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest professional honors a scientist can receive, according to a University release. The...

The Weber Arch. Northwestern announced academic calendar updates and planning for the winter in a Friday email.

NU scientists launch COVID-19 antibody study in Cook County

October 1, 2020

Anthropology Prof. Thomas McDade, director of the Laboratory for Human Biology Research, is no stranger to antibody testing. His lab routinely develops antibody tests and has used dried blood spot samples...

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