New Understanding of Leukocyte Migration
A recent Northwestern Medicine study has revealed previously unknown details about calcium signaling that can contribute to inflammation.
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Biological Sex Affects Genes for Body Fat, Cancer, Birth Weight
Biological sex has a small but ubiquitous influence on gene expression in almost every type of human tissue, according to a new study.
Novel AI Technique Identifies Viral Control of Intracellular Changes
Using an artificial intelligence cell classification technique, Northwestern Medicine investigators have found that viruses can control structural and genetic polarity inside the cell nucleus.
New Machine-learning Method to Identify Chromatin Loops
A machine-learning program called Peakachu can reveal previously unknown chromatin loops, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications.
Inter-Organelle Contact Drives Calcium Transfer
Inter-organelle contacts drive calcium transfer from lysosomes to mitochondria, findings that lay out a possible therapeutic blueprint for neurological disorders.
Scientists Develop New Method to Trace Cell Lineage
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a novel cell lineage tracing method that can better determine the origin of mammalian neuron populations from progenitor cells.
Mitochondrial Metabolism Shows Promise as Target for Cancer Therapy
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that the growth of cancerous tumors requires the activation of a specific biochemical process within the mitochondria of tumor cells, showing potential as a new target for cancer therapy.
Protein Unexpectedly Impacts Intracellular Transport in Neurons
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that a specific protein known for its role in cell division also impacts the direction of intracellular transport in neurons.
Critical Function of Cilia Protein Discovered
A protein gives motile cilia part of their structure, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
New Role for RNA Splicing in Insulin Regulation
The gene transcription machinery that controls circadian rhythms also regulates insulin release in the pancreas, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.