Scientists have discovered an RNA that controls how much or how little protein is produced by a gene, with implications for neurodevelopmental disorders like epilepsy and autism.
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Author: Kristin Samuelson
Northwestern Medicine scientists have determined which cells and molecules are responsible for radiographic abnormalities in long COVID patients, findings that could help inform future treatment options.
A new Northwestern Medicine study suggests using an alternative approach to prostate biopsy is as effective at detecting cancer as the current approach, but without the risk of infection or need for prophylactic antibiotics.
Hidayatullah G. Munshi, MD, ‘02, ‘04 GME, has been named chief of Feinberg’s Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine.
A new Northwestern Medicine study may better inform doctors’ decisions about which brain areas to preserve during surgery, thereby improving patients’ language function after brain surgery.
Northwestern Medicine scientists have conducted the largest lifestyle-intervention trial for U.S. South Asians, helping build a larger body of research to better represent the diverse and vastly underrepresented group.
A recent publication has outlined the novel and practical approach to improving transplant equity pioneered by Northwestern’s African American Transplant Access Program.
Scientists have found that pediatricians are more likely to have conversations with parents about gun safety and secure storage if they receive a “nudge” from an electronic health record.
The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute has received $55 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to accelerate development, evaluation and implementation of improved healthcare interventions.
Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data.