Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how HIV hijacks intracellular processes to proliferate and contribute to neurodegeneration, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.| News Center
Northwestern Medicine scientists showed how enzyme inhibitors might be used to halt a molecular process that can cause neurodegeneration in patients with HIV.| News Center
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An international multi-center study revealed how diet plays a greater role in the prevalence of obesity globally than was previously understood, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The post Study Explores Diet’s Significant Role in Global Obesity appeared first on News Center.| News Center
John A. Rogers, PhD, has won the Royal Society’s Bakerian Medal and Lecture, one of the Premier Awards given by the Royal Society of the United Kingdom. The post Rogers Wins Royal Society’s Bakerian Medal appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a surprising molecular link between HIV-1 and a protein fragment associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.| News Center
A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered new insights that may aid in understanding and potentially treating one of the most common and aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to findings published in Science Advances.| News Center
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Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how a common virus linked to birth defects and chronic illness manipulates host DNA, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.| News Center
Northwestern scientists have discovered that the organization of a cell’s genetic material dictates cancer’s ability to adapt, according to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The post New Strategy Doubles Chemo Effectiveness in Treatment-Resistant Cancer appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A team lead by Northwestern scientists has found that paraspeckles, found in the nucleus of many cells, form differently than previously thought, which may aid in the design of future cancer drugs. The post Cell Feature Implicated in Cancer Forms Differently than Previously Thought appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A new study has revealed that a long non-coding RNA plays a far more extensive role in regulating gene expression than previously understood, according to findings published in Nature Communications. The post Exploring the Role of Non-Coding RNA in Gene Regulation appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Feinberg recently welcomed the entering MD Class of 2025 during the weeklong Introduction to the Profession module providing first-year students with a comprehensive overview of their medical education. The post Feinberg Welcomes New MD Class with Weeklong Introduction to the Profession appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Northwestern Medicine investigators have developed a powerful new tool that allows scientists to precisely and rapidly control protein levels in living cells—offering unprecedented insight into the inner workings of essential genes, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. The post Developing Tools for Studying Essential Genes in Real Time appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Northwestern has expanded the prosthetics and orthotics program with a Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics Research (MPO-R) degree, which offers the combination of rigorous clinical training with advanced research education. The post Feinberg Expands Prosthetics & Orthotics Education with Research Track Master’s Program appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A new Northwestern Medicine study has revealed how a common inherited mutation disrupts red blood cell development and sparks inflammation that may lead to leukemia, according to findings published in Nature Communications. The post How a ‘DNA Detangler’ Gene Protects Against Blood Cancer appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A multicenter clinical trial has uncovered inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children that occur despite treatment, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics. The post Revealing Hidden Drivers of Asthma Flare-Ups in Children appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A new wireless and wearable device developed by Northwestern Medicine scientists measures specific biomarkers in a person’s sweat and has the potential to improve clinical decision-making for cystic fibrosis, as detailed in a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The post New Wireless Sweat Patch May Improve Cystic Fibrosis Treatment appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Northwestern University is accepting nominations for its $250,000 Kimberly Prize in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. The annual prize will be awarded in 2026. The post Northwestern Accepting Nominations for 2026 Kimberly Prize appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A novel drug may significantly improve outcomes for a subset of patients with high blood pressure, according to findings published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The post New Drug Shows Promise in Treating a Common Cause of Hypertension appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how a subset of immune cells are essential for successful organ transplantation acceptance, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. The post Targeting Immune Cells to Improve Long-Term Survival in Organ Transplantation appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A genetic mismatch may influence kidney transplant success and could inform how donor-recipient compatibility is assessed, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine. The post Innate Immune ‘Mismatch’ Could Transform Kidney Transplant Outcomes appeared first on News Center.| News Center
The new core will provide access to the Glacios-2 Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscope, ancillary equipment for grid preparation and expertise as a shared resource to enhance research throughout the University. The post New Core to Visualize the Molecular Basis of Human Disease appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Over a quarter-century of research, Northwestern scientists have been studying individuals over eighty with memory capacity of people at least three decades younger, to identify the biological and behavioral traits associated with “SuperAging.” The post What Makes a SuperAger? appeared first on News Center.| News Center
At Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, first-year medical students donned their white coats for the first time and welcomed the official start of the academic year at Founders’ Day on August 8. The post First-Year Medical Students Welcome New Academic Year at Founders’ Day 2025 appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A multi-center study has identified critical risk factors that increase the likelihood of death in children with Fontan circulatory failure who are awaiting or have recently undergone heart transplantation, according to findings published in Circulation. The post Predicting Risk in Children with Heart Defects appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A drug already FDA-approved for asthma was found to nearly eliminate life-threatening allergic reactions to food allergens in mice, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Science. The post Asthma Drug Blocks Food Allergy Reactions in Mice appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Northwestern scientists have created a free online tool that calculates a person’s “heart age” based on their risk for cardiovascular disease using routine health data, according to a study published in JAMA Cardiology. The post Most U.S. Adults Have Hearts Older than Their Actual Age appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Scientists have implemented a novel gene-editing approach that may be an effective treatment for alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC), a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in children, according to a recent study published in Cell. The post Successful Gene Editing Demonstrated for a Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Northwestern Medicine scientists have pioneered a new method to enhance bone regeneration therapies, as detailed in a study published in Nature Communications. The post Unlocking New Methods for Bone Regeneration appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A promising genetic clue could help improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments in certain patients, according to a study recently published in Nature. The post Genetic Discovery Could Improve Cancer Immunotherapy appeared first on News Center.| News Center
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a new combination approach that may improve the efficacy of MYC inhibitor drugs for treating aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances. The post Combination Approach May Improve Cancer Treatment Efficacy appeared first on News Center.| News Center
A new study has uncovered a promising way to improve treatment for small cell lung cancer, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer, according to findings published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. The post Boosting Treatments Against Aggressive Lung Cancer appeared first on News Center.| News Center
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University recently welcomed this year’s incoming cohort of new medical resident physicians and fellows, marking the beginning of their post-graduate medical training.| News Center
News More News Campus News May 18, 2022 Morhardt Appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Elder Law Darby Morhardt, PhD, LCSW, research professor in the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease and of Preventive Medicine in the Division of Public Health Practice, was recently appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on[...]| News Center
The surge in RSV cases following the COVID-19 pandemic may have been, in part, caused by increased testing and changes to the RSV genome, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications.| News Center
