Tag: Cancer
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How a ‘DNA Detangler’ Gene Protects Against Blood Cancer
A new Northwestern Medicine study has revealed how a common inherited mutation disrupts red blood cell development and sparks inflammation that may lead to leukemia, according to findings published in Nature Communications.
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Targeting Immune Cells to Improve Long-Term Survival in Organ Transplantation
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how a subset of immune cells are essential for successful organ transplantation acceptance, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Genetic Discovery Could Improve Cancer Immunotherapy
A promising genetic clue could help improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments in certain patients, according to a study recently published in Nature.
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Combination Approach May Improve Cancer Treatment Efficacy
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a new combination approach that may improve the efficacy of MYC inhibitor drugs for treating aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.
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Boosting Treatments Against Aggressive Lung Cancer
A new study has uncovered a promising way to improve treatment for small cell lung cancer, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer, according to findings published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Mitochondria Support T-cells Proliferation and Memory Formation
Investigators led by Navdeep Chandel, PhD, have discovered how mitochondrial metabolism supports T-cell proliferation and also prevents T-cell exhaustion in cancer and chronic infection, according to a recent study published in Nature Immunology.
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AI Matches Doctors in Mapping Lung Tumors for Radiation Therapy
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed an AI tool that not only matches doctors in accurately outlining lung tumors on CT scans but can also identify areas that some doctors may miss, according to a new study.
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New Targets for Treating Blood Disorders
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered key details about a group of rare but serious blood disorders, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Targeting Tumor Metabolism to Trigger Cancer Cell Death
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a promising approach to killing treatment-resistant cancer cells by exploiting their hidden metabolic vulnerabilities, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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Understanding the Genomic Complexities of Glioblastoma Tumors
Genetic makeup and structure can shift dramatically across different areas of a single glioblastoma tumor, reveals a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.
