Byline: Will Doss
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Origin of Neuromodulator in the Retina Pinpointed
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that amacrine cells produce nitric oxide, a neuromodulator that regulates blood dilation, in a recently published study.
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Krainc Honored at American Neurological Association Meeting
Dimitri Krainc, MD, received the Soriano Award at the American Neurological Association (ANA) 143rd Annual Meeting.
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Epigenetics: Landscape of Disease
The Simpson Querrey Center for Epigenetics is connecting the Northwestern academic and medical community to integrate the study of epigenetics into science and clinical care.
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New Inhibitor Improves Autism-Like Symptoms in Mice
A Northwestern University experimental therapeutic targeting a specific protein kinase reversed neurological symptoms in a mouse genetic model of autism, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Symposium Celebrates Women in Medicine
The inaugural Women in Medicine Symposium brought together faculty, scientists, trainees and students to highlight achievements of women faculty and identify ongoing challenges in career development.
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Inherited Genetic Variants Associated With Bleeding on Common Anticoagulant
According to a recent study, a group of four gene mutations seen only in people with African ancestry may contribute to an increased risk of severe bleeding while taking warfarin.
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Student Makes Strides for Health Equity
Stephen Whitfield, a fourth-year medical student, is involved in several organizations and initiatives to advance health equity in the Chicago area.
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Remembering Former Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery Michael Schafer, MD
The longest-serving chair in the department’s history, Schafer will be remembered as an excellent surgeon, a trusted mentor and a visionary leader.
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Disrupting Gene Transcription Elongation to Treat Cancer
Targeting cancer cells with a transcription elongation inhibitor delayed tumor progression in animal models, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Neural Mechanism for Error Correction in Motor Activity Uncovered
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a mechanism for rapid, fine adjustments in motor plans, according to a recent study.
