Chromatin Organizes Itself Into 3D ‘Forests’ in Single Cells
Using mathematical modeling and optical imaging they developed themselves, a Northwestern University research team has discovered how chromatin folds at the single-cell level.
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‘Soft’ Symptoms Detected Before Parkinson’s Disease
People who carry genetic mutations associated with an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease may exhibit minor symptoms long before the disease progresses to affect daily life, according to a study of over 300 patients.
2019 in Scientific Images
These images illustrate the physical reality Northwestern scientists work within, striving to uncover the mysteries of biology, chemistry and medicine.
African Ancestry Affects Gene Expression
Levels of African ancestry in a person’s genome determines the level at which certain genes are expressed, findings that could offer insight into the different risk of diseases.
How Gene Mutation Causes Autism and Intellectual Disability
Scientists have discovered why a specific genetic mutation causes intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder in children.
Hidden Data in ‘Junk DNA’ May Predict Cancer
A new machine-learning tool demonstrates the clinical potential of ‘junk DNA’ methylation in hepatitis C-associated liver cancer patients without the need for expensive testing.
Tissue Environment Shapes Gene Regulation in Skeletal Muscles
The tissue environment and chronic exercise can both influence gene expression in skeletal muscles, according to a study published in PLOS Biology.
Northwestern Helps Develop Custom Drug
A one-of-a-kind drug created to treat a single patient passed a crucial test at Northwestern, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
New Molecule Blocks ‘Undruggable’ Cancer Protein
Northwestern Medicine scientists have created a small molecule that reduces expression of MYC, a cancer-causing protein involved in a wide variety of cancers.
Northwestern and Cell Press Symposium Highlights Transcriptional Regulation
Northwestern and Cell Press hosted a symposium on transcriptional regulation, welcoming more than 350 attendees from around the world.