Byline: Olivia Dimmer
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Scientists Map the Human Genome in 4D
In a landmark effort to understand how the physical structure of our DNA influences human biology, Northwestern investigators and the 4D Nucleome Project have unveiled the most detailed maps to date of the genome’s three‑dimensional organization across time and space, according to a new study published in Nature.
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2025 in Scientific Imagery
From elucidating cellular mechanisms underlying tissue regeneration to developing novel biomaterials to improve organ function, Feinberg investigators have provided stunning new snapshots of biological processes invisible to the naked eye.
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Exploring the Connection Between Gene Expression and Aging
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how molecular “traffic controllers” in cells influence aging and cellular senescence — a state where cells stop dividing but remain metabolically active.
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RNA ‘Quality Control’ System Breaks Down in ALS
A Northwestern Medicine study has shed light on a critical molecular mechanism underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to findings published in the journal Neuron.
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Advancing Bioethics and Medical Humanities
In this Q&A, Kelly Michelson, MD, MPH, director of the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities in the Institute for Public Health and Medicine, shares how ethics and the humanities are shaping the future of medicine, driving research and redefining medical education.
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Arvanitis Honored with International Leadership Award
Constadina (Dina) Arvanitis, PhD, director of Feinberg’s Center for Advanced Microscopy, has been honored with the 2025 Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) Vice President’s Award for her outstanding leadership and service to the global scientific imaging community.
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Exploring the Link Between RNA Modification and Prostate Cancer Growth
A Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has uncovered a connection between a well-known cancer-related protein and a major RNA modification process, which may inform new treatment strategies against prostate cancer.
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Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines
A recent study has provided the first side-by-side comparison of how three major COVID-19 vaccine types differ in triggering immune responses and sustaining protection.
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Study Finds Uneven Burden of Brain and Nervous System Cancers in the US
A new nationwide study has revealed striking differences in how brain and nervous system cancers affect Americans depending on where they live, as well as their age, sex and socioeconomic status, according to the study published in JAMA Neurology.
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Feinberg Hosts Inaugural Conference in Bedside Medicine
Physicians, educators and trainees from around the world convened at Feinberg’s inaugural Conference in Bedside Medicine, a two-day event designed to revive and celebrate the timeless yet evolving practice of bedside care.
