Genetic ‘Neighborhoods’ Fuel Leukemia
A new study has found that genetic alterations in a rare form of leukemia physically change the architecture of DNA, fueling the replication and spread of cancer cells.
Browsing: Disease Discoveries
Chronic Bronchitis Damages Lung Function
Adults with chronic cough and phlegm production are at risk for poor respiratory function, even if they don’t have more severe respiratory disorders, according to a new study.
Using Genomics to Understand the Severity of Bacterial Infections
Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered a novel pathogenic mechanism used by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa to promote more severe infections.
Elevated Gene Expression Linked to Poor Glioblastoma Survival
The elevated expression of a gene called LY6K was correlated with increased cancer cell growth and resistance to radiation therapy in glioblastoma, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
Drug Combination May Reduce Risk of Leukemia Relapse
Risk of relapse for chronic myeloid leukemia patients may be reduced through drug combination after discontinuing initial therapy, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Leukemia.
New Drug Target Found for COVID-19
A new potential drug target has been identified in SARS CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – by scientists who say multiple drugs will likely be needed to respond to the pandemic.
Gold-plated Nanocrystals Could Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis
Gold-plated nanocrystals could help rebuild nerves damaged by multiple sclerosis, according to a recent study.
Investigating the Genetic Mechanisms Behind Uterine Fibroids
A recent Northwestern Medicine study has identified that a transcription factor protein called AP-1 regulates gene enhancers that may be responsible for promoting the development of uterine fibroids.
New Coronavirus Protein Reveals Drug Target
A potential drug target has been identified in a newly mapped protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Gallbladder May Promote Transmission of Common Hospital-Acquired Infection
A recent study has found that the gallbladder may play a crucial role in the transmission of a common infection found in hospital settings, according to findings published in Nature Communications.