Could a potato hold clues to a new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease?
Northeastern professor Emeka Okeke is studying a potato-derived peptide that could help reduce intestinal inflammation.
Read more: bit.ly/4yUHw7N
#COSConnects #Biology
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What could “Super” El Niño mean for your winter?
Northeastern professor Samuel Munoz explains how it could bring droughts, floods, snow and other weather extremes around the world.
Read more: bit.ly/4cXP7tU
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Is AI changing the way we talk and write?
Northeastern linguistics professor Heather Littlefield explores how AI is leaving its mark on everyday language.
Read more: bit.ly/4AgKYLA
#COSConnects #Linguistics
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How does the brain decide what to do when we’re afraid?
Northeastern professor Rebecca Shansky is studying the brain mechanisms behind different responses to learned fear.
Read more: bit.ly/4h5uDlA
#COSConnects #Psychology
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What can happen when you take the time to truly listen?
Northeastern student Zora Hynnek spent four months in Uganda learning how community development starts with listening, trust and local knowledge.
Read more: bit.ly/4iFpmSU
#COSConnects #EnvironmentalScience
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What if a material could heal itself and be fully recycled?
Northeastern researchers Diego Alzate-Sánchez and Jenna King developed a hydrogel that can repair itself in minutes.
Read more: bit.ly/4dtfeJi
#COSConnects #Chemistry
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Congratulations! Mary Jo Ondrechen, professor of chemistry and chemical biology, has received the prestigious @AAAS Lifetime Mentor Award for her exceptional dedication to supporting underrepresented students in STEM fields.
#COSConnects #Chemistry #ChemicalBiology
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Researchers at Northeastern developed the first synthetic endogenous cannabinoid, opening new paths for treating pain, inflammation, and cancer. Unlike THC or CBD, it mimics cannabinoids made naturally by the body.
Read more: bit.ly/4a5zT3H
#COSConnects #Chemistry
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Hello, Atlanta—twice a day!
Delta now offers 2x daily nonstop flights from COS to ATL, giving you even more flexibility to explore the South (or connect just about anywhere).
🍑 More departures. More adventure.
#FlyDelta #COSconnects #FlyCOS
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Tuning into Super Bowl LIX this weekend? Keep an eye out for COS alumni Chelsea Pe Benito, an NFL cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles! 🐾 📣
Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/0…
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Kate Stuntz, a fourth-year Computer Science and Behavioral Neuroscience student, is set to debut on “Wheel of Fortune” tonight. Want to know how she did?! Tune in at 7PM EST on January 24th! 🐾
Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/0…
#LikeAHusky #COSConnects
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Amelia Langan, husky alum, helped a Bay Area start up create a device that may help prevent toxic algae from growing in ocean waters. 🌊
Learn more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/0…
#LikeAHusky #COSConnects
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Congrats to Siima Machayo, a behavioral neuroscience student, on her co-op at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy! 🇺🇸
Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2024/1…
#LikeAHusky #COSConnects
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.@sijia_dong is using computational chemistry to accelerate drug discovery, designing complex molecules for new treatments for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2024/1…
#ComputationalChemistry #COSConnects
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Curious about La Niña? Experts forecast a weak La Niña this year! @paleoMunoz explains what this means and how it may impact our winter. 🌨️
Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2024/1…
#LaNiña #ClimateImpact #COSConnects
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Check out this interview with Prof. @barabasi, recipient of the Lise Meitner Award for his contributions to the statistical physics of real-world networks! Congratulations on the award, Professor Barabási!
Read more: chalmers.se/en/current/news/…
#LiseMeitnerAward #COSConnects
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Congrats to @LFeldmanBarrett on her Lifetime Achievement Award! 🏆
Her groundbreaking research on emotions and the brain continues to transform psychology and neuroscience.
Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2024/0…
#COSConnects #LikeAHusky
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Check out @gabbygarciaphd’s research on how farmers adapt to crop yield fluctuations! Her study reveals innovative strategies and resilience practices that help them tackle the challenges of an unpredictable climate. #LikeAHusky #COSConnects
Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2024/0…
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🎉 Congrats to @LFeldmanBarrett, a distinguished professor of psychology, for winning the Lifetime Achievement Award from @PsychScience! 🏆
Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2024/0…
#LikeAHusky #COSConnects
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Professor Mark Patterson of @NUMarSci is making strides in coral reef protection with his Corallith study, which could be crucial for preserving Florida's marine ecosystems. 🐠🌿
Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2024/0…
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