Author: medweb
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New Fragile X Genes Discovered
A genome-wide analysis revealed nine new genes associated with fragile X syndrome, findings that shed light on the complex hereditary mechanisms behind the genetic disease.
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Yanez Honored for Work in Psychosocial Oncology
Betina Yanez, PhD, received the New Investigator Award 2019 from the American Psychosocial Oncology Society.
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Women’s Health Research Day Celebrates Sex-Inclusive Science
Northwestern scientists came together to discuss the importance of women’s health research and mark the third anniversary of a landmark sex-inclusion policy by the NIH.
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Gene Transcription Factor Controls Fat Tissue Expansion
Subcutaneous fat cells in mice expanded after a gene transcription factor was deleted, according to a new study published in Cell Reports.
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Northwestern Celebrates MLK’s Legacy With DREAM Week
During the week after the eponymous holiday, Northwestern hosted a series of panel discussions, documentary screenings, service activities and a student oratorical contest.
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Assessing the Benefits of Primary Care
Americans with primary care received significantly more high-value care and reported better patient experience and healthcare access, compared to those without primary care, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Scientists Identify Function of Alzheimer’s Protein
A team of scientists has discovered the physiological function of APP, a protein long known to be associated with Alzheimer’s disease but whose normal function had remained elusive.
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Study Suggests New Strategy to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer
A Northwestern Medicine study provides new insights into a signaling pathway in metastatic prostate cancer and suggests that a novel drug combination may improve treatment response and slow cancer growth.
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Stem Cell Transplants Improve on Current MS Treatments
A one-time stem cell transplantation therapy for multiple sclerosis showed improvements over the current treatment, according to a preliminary trial.
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Medical Student Investigates Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
Anna Briker, a second-year medical student, discusses her research investigating sleep-related risk factors in unexplained infant deaths in Cook County, which could be used to inform prevention programs.
