Byline: Will Doss
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Rising Estrogen Levels May Cause Common Men’s Hernias
A Northwestern Medicine study has demonstrated that an age-related increase in estrogen may be the culprit behind a common hernia in elderly men.
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Prindle Receives 2018 Packard Fellowship
Arthur Prindle, PhD, assistant professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, will study bacterial communication and its potential applications to human health with a five-year grant from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
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Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise, But Risk Remains
An experimental genetic inhibitor that could stave off Alzheimer’s disease has unintended consequences, but may represent a target for future drug development, according to a recent study.
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Medical Students Share Research Projects at AOSC Poster Session
Second-year medical students showcased ongoing results from their Area of Scholarly Concentration projects at a recent poster session.
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Study Finds Critical Genes for Viral Lymphoma
A new study has identified genes that, when inhibited, may slow or stop the progression of primary effusion lymphoma.
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Driskill Day Highlights Scientists in Training
Students, faculty and alumni gathered for the seventh annual Driskill Day, celebrating the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences by welcoming 28 new students and showcasing the program’s strengths in scholarship and scientific investigation.
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New Center for Health Equity Transformation Established
Led by Melissa Simon, MD, MPH, the Center for Health Equity Transformation will build research infrastructure, conduct workforce development and support community partners in the effort to advance population health equity.
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Elevated Carbon Dioxide Linked to Restricted Airway
A new study finds that excessive carbon dioxide in a patient’s bloodstream can lead to a restricted airway, calling into question current clinical practices for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Cell Cycle Protein Has Surprising Secondary Function
A protein facilitating DNA replication during cell cycle also binds microtubules, findings that could inform more effective cancer treatments, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Cell Biology.
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Medical Schools Lag Behind in Tuition Aid for Veterans
Veterans Affairs-supported tuition aid for military veterans enrolling in medical school covers a smaller proportion of tuition compared to aid for other graduate programs, according to a recently published Northwestern Medicine study.
