Byline: Marla Paul
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African Ancestry Affects Gene Expression
Levels of African ancestry in a person’s genome determines the level at which certain genes are expressed, findings that could offer insight into the different risk of diseases.
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Dangerous Skin Tumor Now Has Treatment Guidelines
A Northwestern Medicine study reports the first guidelines for treating sebaceous carcinoma, a cancer of the oil glands diagnosed in thousands of patients every year.
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How Gene Mutation Causes Autism and Intellectual Disability
Scientists have discovered why a specific genetic mutation causes intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder in children.
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Women Surgical Residents Suffer More Mistreatment, Leading to Burnout and Suicidal Thoughts
Women surgical residents suffer more mistreatment than men, which leads to a higher burnout rate and more suicidal thoughts among female residents, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Still Doing ‘Brilliant Science,’ Jeremiah Stamler Turns 100
Considered the founding father of preventive cardiology, Jeremiah Stamler, MD, who celebrated his 100th birthday Oct. 27, is still conducting ‘brilliant science,’ according to his colleagues.
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First Prostate Cancer Therapy to Target Genes Delays Cancer Progression
The first prostate cancer treatment based on the genetic makeup of the cancer resulted in significant improvements, according to a large international trial led by Northwestern Medicine investigators.
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Hospital Ratings Systems Get Low Grades from Experts
Many hospital rating systems are inconsistent and suffer from fundamental weaknesses, according to experts, as reported by a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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ALS Drug Grant to Spur Drug Discovery at Northwestern
Two Northwestern University scientists have received a $3.1 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to collaborate and investigate drug therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Sesame Allergy is More Common Than Previously Recognized
Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million children and adults in the U.S., more than previously known, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Resilient Shark Spines May Inform Treatment for Human Bone Disease
Northwestern Medicine scientist Stuart Stock uses powerful imaging technology to better understand shark vertebrae’s formation and strength, information that may help people with degenerative bone diseases.
