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Home » Genetics

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Clinical Breakthroughs
May 31, 2023

Reducing Seizures After Brain Tumor Treatment

Northwestern Medicine investigators have shown that inhibiting a mutated gene can reduce seizure activity in adult-type diffuse gliomas, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Scientific Advances
Mar 27, 2023

Investigating Protein’s Role in Hearing Loss

The fast motor function of prestin, a protein found in the inner ear, is essential for mammalian hearing, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Disease Discoveries
Jan 6, 2023

Identifying New Genetic Variants Linked to Heart Failure

Scientists have identified new genes linked to heart failure, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

Disease Discoveries
Dec 14, 2022

Study Identifies Two Genes Linked to Microcephaly

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified pathogenic variants in two genes linked to microcephaly and other neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.

Disease Discoveries
Nov 29, 2022

Genetic Testing for Epilepsy Improves Patient Outcomes

Genetic testing in epilepsy patients can inform treatment and lead to better outcomes in many cases, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.

Campus News
Oct 12, 2022

Center for Genetic Medicine Announces New Director for Transgenic and Targeted Mutagenesis Laboratory

Styliani (Stella) Markoulaki, PhD, has been named the new director of the Transgenic and Targeted Mutagenesis Laboratory.

Clinical Breakthroughs
Aug 16, 2022

Bigger is Better for Genetic Tests That Check for Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias

Bigger test panels are better for genetic testing in cardiomyopathy and heart arrhythmias, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

Scientific Advances
Aug 10, 2022

Scientists Discover Novel Cellular Mechanisms Behind Transcription Elongation

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered novel mechanisms underlying transcription elongation, the process of synthesizing RNA from DNA.

Scientific Advances
Aug 5, 2022

‘Inside Out’ Signaling Promotes Tumor Growth

An immune system kinase promotes tumor inflammation and progression, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

Disease Discoveries
Jul 25, 2022

Epigenetic ‘Priming’ Boosts Cancer Immunotherapy

An epigenetic inhibitor increased immune system activity in patients with ovarian cancer.

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Improving Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breasts

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Transcription Factor Prevents Bone Frailty in Chronic Kidney Disease

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