Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a promising approach to killing treatment-resistant cancer cells by exploiting their hidden metabolic vulnerabilities, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Feinberg’s chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society welcomed 42 new members during a ceremony on March 13, recognizing outstanding educational achievements and contributions to medicine.
Circadian rhythms play a role in how quickly damaged muscles heal, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.
Investigators are advancing research to support proactive responses in diagnosing and preventing chronic diseases. Across departments, scientists at Feinberg are pursuing new ways of testing to determine a person’s risk of developing chronic conditions.
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered new mechanisms underlying cellular adhesion and repair, findings that could inform the development of new therapeutics that boost cellular repair after tissue injury, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Cell Biology.
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered new details about how the human genome produces instructions for creating the building blocks of life, according to a new study published in Science Advances.
Northwestern scientists have discovered how mitochondria influence the body’s immune response through modulating specific cell signaling pathways, according to a recent study published in Science Advances.
Investigators led by Pinelopi Kapitsinou, MD, have discovered that inhibiting the hypoxia-driven MCT4 protein in kidney endothelial cells may halt the progression of ischemic acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
A new study has provided direct evidence in mice that the drug reversibly cuts the cell’s energy supply by interfering with mitochondria to lower glucose levels.
Feinberg has launched a new Center for Bedside Medicine, aiming to revitalize patient interactions by combining traditional bedside elements like history-taking, and the physical exam with cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence.