Author: wdd8007
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Revising Theory of Cancer-Induced Immune Suppression
Many cancers produce an enzyme called IDO that suppresses immune system activity, but the long-held hypothesis of how this mechanism operates requires revision, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Salt Substitute Reduces Stroke and Heart Attacks
A salt substitute with less sodium reduced rates of stroke and heart attack in rural China, according to a recent trial.
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Some Chemotherapy Side Effects Could Be Prevented
Harmful side effects from a common chemotherapy drug could be prevented in patients with a specific mutation by targeting retinoic acid receptors, according to a recent study.
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Metropolitan Chicago Data-science Corps to Partner with Area Organizations
A new partnership of five universities integrates community needs with academic learning.
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New Genetic Mutations Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disease
Northwestern Medicine scientists have characterized several variants of the gene GRIK2 that cause nonsyndromic neurodevelopmental disorder.
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Surface Protein Helps Tumor Cells Form Clusters
Circulating tumor cells use the surface protein ICAM1 to strengthen stem cell programs and facilitate formation of tumor cell clusters, which can travel from primary tumors to other organs in the body.
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PhD Student Studies Mechanisms of Habit Formation
Priscilla Ambrosi, a student in Northwestern University’s Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN) PhD program, investigates midbrain dopamine circuits and how they control the automation of motor programs.
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Evaluating Colonoscopy Retroflexion in Practice
A colonoscopy maneuver to better detect polyps in the right colon is often poorly preformed in practice, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Fluorescent Label Passes Through Blood-Brain Barrier
Fluorescent indocarbocyanine lipid labels show improved distribution within glioblastoma brain tumors, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Strengthened Microtubules Aid Cell Migration
Migrating cells use stiffened microtubules to push through tissue barriers, seeking out weak points in tissue, according to a recent study.
