Northeastern doctoral candidate Daniel Blustein developed a curriculum to introduce middle school students to biomimetic science, the focus of his own research.
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How nanotechnology could keep your heart healthy
Chemical engineering professor Thomas Webster’s team developed an injectable, conductive material to regenerate heart tissue after either a heart attack or cardiac disease.
The rising red tide with climate change
Climate change may impact the incidence and severity of a toxic species of algae, according to research by recent environmental studies graduate Ashley Cryan.
3Qs: What to know about the new bird flu virus
Network scientist Alessandro Vespignani, who studies the spread of diseases, explains the pandemic potential of the emerging H7N9 bird flu and why it’s different from past strains.
A silky spin on protective armor
Spider silk is the strongest material in the world, but it’s barred from industrial manufacturing because of the difficulty of scaling up production. An engineering capstone team found a way to solve that problem.
What’s in your water?
Philip Larese-Casanova, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has received an NSF CAREER award to study the behavior of novel metallic pollutants in water.
Family’s health scare helps student find calling
Industrial engineering major Kendall Sanderson studies how to use systems engineering to streamline the healthcare industry.
Barnett Institute celebrates 40 years of scientific breakthroughs
During its 40-year history, the Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis has pioneered breakthroughs in biotechnology, forensic science, and advanced materials study. Last week, its accomplishments were honored at a daylong conference on campus.
Welcome to the real world, Iron Man
Electrical and computer engineering capstone students were inspired by the movie Iron Man in their development of goCAD, a program that allows users to manipulate virtual objects with nothing but a swipe of their hand.
R U OK?: How mobile phone data can improve emergency response
“Are you okay?” Words like these appeared on the screens of millions of Boston residents’ and visitors’ mobile phones on April 15, the day two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon … read more »
Nasal treatment targets Parkinson’s disease at its roots
Pharmaceutical sciences professor Barbara Waszczak and graduate student Brendan Harmon devised an intranasal gene therapy that targets the underlying cause of Parkinson’s disease, not just its symptoms.
Award-winning club has good biochemistry
The leaders of the Northeastern Biochemistry club attribute its success to strong friendships and a deep interest in the field.
