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Home » Cell and Developmental Biology

Browsing: Cell and Developmental Biology

Scientific Advances
Jun 1, 2022

Study Identifies Distinct Roles for Nuclear Lamin Isoforms

A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered distinct roles of major nuclear lamin isoforms in maintaining intracellular interactions and cellular mechanics.

Scientific Advances
Apr 7, 2022

Cytoskeletal Proteins Interact to Form Intracellular Networks

Investigators have discovered that two cytoskeletal proteins which were previously thought to function independently actually interact and form essential cytoskeletal networks within the cell surface.

Scientific Advances
Mar 11, 2022

Exploring Flow Transport in Egg Cells

Motor proteins “slingshot” microtubules within developing egg cells of fruit flies, creating a current that transports mRNA to a developing egg.

Scientific Advances
Nov 12, 2021

New Insights into Cell Polarity

A previously unknown mechanism involving the protein Scribble helps maintain polarity in cells, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Clinical Breakthroughs
Sep 9, 2021

Combination Treatment May Prolong HIV Viral Suppression

A novel combination treatment may increase the ability of monoclonal antibodies to control viral infection in patients diagnosed with HIV, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Campus News
Aug 20, 2021

Award Funds International Vascular Malformation Research

An international collaboration for which Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD, chair of Cell and Developmental Biology, serves as North American coordinator, has received a five-year, $7 million Transatlantic Networks of Excellence Program award from the Leducq Foundation.

Scientific Advances
Aug 20, 2021

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.

Scientific Advances
Aug 18, 2021

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.

Scientific Advances
Aug 11, 2021

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.

Scientific Advances
Jun 14, 2021

Crosslinker Protein Helps Egg Cells Develop

A protein helps direct the flow of materials in the Drosophila ovary during the development of egg cells, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

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