Excitatory Neural Receptors Aid Development of Adult-born Neurons
A unique interaction between an excitatory neural receptor and a chloride transporter are critical for development of adult-born neurons in the dentate gyrus.
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Study Explores Human Energy Expenditure Over the Lifespan
An international team of investigators have released the first-ever study to examine total energy expenditure over the course of the human lifespan, shedding light on human development and aging.
Transcription Elongation Checkpoint Discovered
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a critical checkpoint in transcription elongation, the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.
Investigating Long-Lived Mitochondrial Proteins
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that a subset of proteins in mitochondria of brain and heart cells are long-lived, supporting the long-term stability of mitochondrial complex architecture.
Strengthened Microtubules Aid Cell Migration
Migrating cells use stiffened microtubules to push through tissue barriers, seeking out weak points in tissue, according to a recent study.
Uncovering Molecular Mechanisms Behind Cell Signaling
A study led by Northwestern Medicine investigators has identified the molecular mechanisms within protein complexes that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication.
Neurons That Respond to Touch are Less Picky Than Expected
Touch-sensitive neurons responded to many types of touch and to varying degrees – in a much messier and jumbled manner than previous predicted, according to a recent study.
Hippocampus Creates ‘Shapes of Knowledge’
Neurons in the hippocampus encode a spatial map of learned knowledge, helping humans and other mammals navigate the world, according to a study published in Nature.
Cannabinoid Pathway Linked to Psychiatric Disorders
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered an unexpected connection between a protein implicated in neuropsychiatric disorders and the endocannabinoid pathway.
Memory Helps Evaluate Situations on the Fly, Not Just Recall the Past
A new Northwestern Medicine study has found the hippocampus also plays a role in short-term memory and helps guide decision-making.