Byline: Amanda Morris
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Trashing Cancer’s ‘Undruggable’ Proteins
Northwestern scientists have developed polymers capable of grabbing proteins and directing them to the cell’s waste-disposal machinery, potentially triggering cancer cell death.
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Living ‘Mini Brains’ Meet Next-Generation Bioelectronics
A team led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab scientists have developed a new technology that can eavesdrop on the hidden electrical dialogues unfolding inside miniature, lab-grown human brain-like tissues.
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HPV Cancer Vaccine Slows Tumor Growth, Extends Survival in Preclinical Model
Northwestern scientists have discovered that systematically changing the orientation and placement of a single cancer-targeting peptide can lead to drug formulations that supercharge the immune system’s ability to attack tumors.
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Paralysis Treatment Heals Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Organoids
Using lab-grown human spinal cord organoids — miniature organs derived from stem cells — Northwestern scientists have modeled different types of spinal cord injuries and tested a promising new regenerative therapy.
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Shape-Shifting Cell Channel Reveals New Target for Precision Drugs
In a new study published in Nature Communications, Northwestern scientists have uncovered how a critical membrane pathway controls the flow of chemical messages responsible for everything from brain activity to inflammation.
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NU-9 Halts Alzheimer’s Disease In Animal Model Before Symptoms Begin
In a new study, scientists have identified a previously unknown driver of Alzheimer’s disease, and an experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention to treat the disease.
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Wireless Device ‘Speaks’ to the Brain With Light
Northwestern scientists have developed a wireless device that uses light to send information directly to the brain — bypassing the body’s natural sensory pathways, as detailed in a new study published in Nature Neuroscience.
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CRISPR’s Efficiency Triples With Spherical Nucleic Acid Delivery System
A new Northwestern study has unveiled a new type of nanostructure that dramatically improves CRISPR delivery and potentially extends its scope of utility.
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New Strategy Doubles Chemo Effectiveness in Treatment-Resistant Cancer
Northwestern scientists have discovered that the organization of a cell’s genetic material dictates cancer’s ability to adapt, according to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Memories Drift Across Neurons Over Time
In a new study published in Nature, Northwestern neurobiologists have found that the brain’s internal GPS changes each time we navigate a familiar, static environment.
