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Science & Technology

What is ‘gain of function’? Why scientists are divided about the risk and benefits of experimenting with deadly viruses

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Health

Northeastern data scientist used social media and AI to detect PTSD symptoms in COVID-19 survivors

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by Patrick Daly
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Health

Working on the COVID frontline inspired Northeastern research on the moral injury suffered by health care professionals

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by Patrick Daly
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Health

Will the new COVID FLiRT variant lead to a summer surge? Watch for these symptoms, experts say

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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University News

Top France Covid adviser to share her experiences during London symposium hosted by Northeastern

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by Patrick Daly
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University News

Commencement was a day of joy for more than 10,000 graduating Northeastern University students — and their families

by Northeastern Global News
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University News

Northeastern honors the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and those continuing his work

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Society & Culture

Are high-income earners more resistant to returning to the office?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Health

Long COVID clinical trials a step in the right direction, but scale doesn’t match the need, researchers say

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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World & National News

With pediatric medications in short supply, is it safe to split adult medications in half for children?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Health

Half of US adults say they had COVID-19, but only a fraction were officially diagnosed, new research shows

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by Tanner Stening
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Science & Technology

Northeastern researcher finds new way to prevent the common cold (and maybe COVID-19)

by Ian Thomsen