Author: Olivia Dimmer
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Developing New Methods for Targeted Protein Degradation
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new, more precise method to target proteins implicated in certain types of cancer, according to a study published in Nature Chemical Biology.
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Improving Risk Prediction in Pregnancy-related Hypertensive Disorders
Proteomic analysis of blood samples from pregnant individuals did not improve risk prediction of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy compared to current methods, underscoring the demand for more accurate prediction tools, according to findings published in JAMA Cardiology.
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Understanding Molecular Drivers of Lymphedema
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered molecular mechanisms underlying lymphatic valve development, a discovery which could prove useful in treating lymphedema, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Exploring CAR T-cell Therapy for Aggressive Follicular Lymphoma
CAR T-cell therapy is an effective treatment for aggressive subtypes of follicular lymphoma, according to a clinical trial published in Nature Medicine.
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Northwestern Hospitals Once Again Rank Among Best in the Nation
In its latest annual Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Northwestern Medicine hospitals as some of the best in the nation.
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Understanding the Role of RNA Methylation in Cancer
RNA modifications could serve as a therapeutic target for certain types of cancer, according to a new study published in Molecular Cell which sheds new light on the complex process underlying RNA transcription.
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Remembering Pioneering Pharmacologist V. Craig Jordan
V. Craig Jordan, PhD, the groundbreaking pharmacologist known as the “father” of breast cancer drug Tamoxifen, has died at 76.
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Blood Test Could Provide Snapshot of Overall Health
Circulating protein levels may serve as a biomarker for cardiorespiratory fitness, an important but previously hard-to-measure component of overall health, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.
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Protein May Hold Key to Transplant Tolerance
Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered how a single protein contributes to heart transplant tolerance in mice, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Improving Measurement of Gene Expression in Single Cells
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new technique to identify individual cells for RNA sequencing, which will empower scientists to gather more accurate and precise scientific data, according to details published in Cell Genomics.
