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Disease Discoveries
Feb 6, 2023

Potential Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia Identified 

Targeting calcium signaling in neurons may represent a promising therapeutic approach for treating a rare form of schizophrenia, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Disease Discoveries
Feb 1, 2023

Investigating the Connection Between Steps and Heart Disease Risk

The recommendation to reach 10,000 steps a day has long been the gold standard for staying fit and improving heart health. But new research suggests that it might not be the magic number after all.

Disease Discoveries
Jan 23, 2023

Understanding How Childhood Brain Tumors Develop

Scientists have identified a new cell type implicated in the development of medulloblastoma, according to a study published in Nature.

Disease Discoveries
Jan 10, 2023

Novel Cell ‘Switches’ Promote Lung Cancer Growth, Treatment Resistance 

Northwestern Medicine investigators have revealed new insights into how cell type switches facilitate tumor growth and treatment resistance in small cell lung cancer, according to findings published in Science Advances.

Disease Discoveries
Jan 6, 2023

Identifying New Genetic Variants Linked to Heart Failure

Scientists have identified new genes linked to heart failure, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

Disease Discoveries
Jan 4, 2023

Exploring Genetic Regulation of Immunoglobulin A

Increased levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A (IgA) are correlated with the manifestation of several diseases and African ancestry, according to findings published in Nature Communications.

Disease Discoveries
Dec 16, 2022

Study Identifies New Therapeutic Target for Tumor Treatment

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a new therapeutic target against tumor cells and developed a compound which slows tumor growth and bolsters immune response.

Disease Discoveries
Dec 14, 2022

Study Identifies Two Genes Linked to Microcephaly

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified pathogenic variants in two genes linked to microcephaly and other neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.

Disease Discoveries
Dec 13, 2022

New Immune Culprit Discovered in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new Northwestern Medicine study has discovered the role of cerebrospinal fluid in cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Disease Discoveries
Dec 6, 2022

Disability Advocacy Coalition Conference Fosters Inclusion, Education

Medical students and disability advocates gathered at the second Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine Interprofessional Virtual Conference to address ableism in medicine and medical education.

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Potential Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia Identified 

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Longtime Alcohol Consumption Speeds Up Biological Aging 

Feb 3, 2023

Grant Provides Imaging Technology to Department of Ophthalmology

Feb 2, 2023
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