Society & Culture
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Early life stress, neighborhood conditions contribute to dementia
More than 5 million Americans today are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and African Americans are disproportionately affected. New research released this week may help explain…
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‘There’s no way I’ll be silenced’
Alfred Brownell has been the target of both government and corporate smear campaigns, of a statewide manhunt, of an attack mob threatening his life—all for…
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Professor: ‘Brazil is still a country of tomorrow’
A massive corruption scandal has plunged Brazil into political chaos. Professor Thomas Vicino, who has lived and worked in Brazil for parts of the past…
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Cornhole 101
Max Gildemeister, E'21, and Jerry Gitsis, CCIS'21, play cornhole as part of Husky 101 orientation on Centennial Common on Monday. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University…
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The keys to Fenway: One student’s co-op with the Red Sox
Josh Svoboda’s graphic designs—including illustrations of popular Red Sox players—can be spotted throughout Fenway Park and were often posted on social media. “I was working…
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What makes cancer gene therapy so groundbreaking?
Following a recent panel recommendation, the Food and Drug Administration is likely to approve the first-ever gene-altering cancer treatment. What does this mean for patients…
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You liked our last playlist, so here’s a new one: Traffic jams
A couple weeks ago we shared song selections from faculty. The feedback was overwhelming. So we’ve decided to throw together periodic playlists that will span…
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What loss of net neutrality could mean for consumers, content providers
Twitter, Facebook, and dozens of other websites participated in a virtual protest to protect net neutrality last week. “The internet is critical infrastructure. So much…
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Stem Cell Research
Gulzar Ahmad, a second-year postdoctoral student in Distinguished Professor Mansoor Amiji’s lab, works on stem cell cancer therapy research in 140 The Fenway last week.
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Northeastern to host UN-focused global youth forum
More than 50 high-achieving college students from over two-dozen countries will convene at Northeastern this month to create action plans for addressing sustainable development goals…
