Structure of Parainfluenza Virus 5 Reveals How Replication Occurs
Northwestern Medicine scientists have for the first time, determined the protective structure of the parainfluenza…
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Tracking HIV to the Cell Nucleus
Northwestern Medicine scientists explored how HIV uses host factor FEZ-1 to move in cells to the nucleus.
How Does A Long Time In Space Affect Human Health?
Northwestern Medicine scientists are leading a research team that will study a pair of identical twins to determine how living in space for long durations affects the human body.
Exploring Bacterial Competition in Reproductive Tract Infections
Northwestern Medicine scientists have shown that the bacteria that cause gonorrhea may have evolved mechanisms to stimulate white blood cells into killing other bacteria, promoting the survival of gonorrhea bacteria in the human reproductive tract.
Exploring Age-Related Differences in Herpes Encephalitis
Northwestern Medicine scientists have revealed age-dependent differences in cellular mechanisms for protection from herpes simplex virus encephalitis.
Researchers Receive Commercialization Grant to Develop Viral Inhibitors
Jonathan Leis, PhD, professor in Microbiology-Immunology, received a grant to support his research on small molecule inhibitors that block the replication of enveloped viruses such as herpes and HIV.
Legionnaires’ Disease Provides New Insights on Bacterial Systems
Northwestern Medicine scientists demonstrated the ability of a protein, Cas2, in Legionella pneumophila to cleave nucleic acids resulting in increased infectivity in amoebae, its host organism and transmission vehicle for human infection of Legionnaires’ disease.
Genes Revealed that May Impact the Colonization of Beneficial Bacteria
Northwestern Medicine scientists identified bacteria genes and key factors that are required for host colonization in squid, which may lead to better understanding how humans develop symbiotic relationships with beneficial bacteria.
New Method Tests Effectiveness of MS Treatments
Northwestern Medicine scientists created a more objective, precise and quicker way to test the effectiveness of multiple sclerosis drugs that may promote the repair of myelin, a protective sheath on neurons.
Regulation of Immune Response in the Gut
Northwestern Medicine scientists uncovered a molecular mechanism behind the regulation of the immune system in the gut.