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Disease Discoveries
Aug 19, 2019

New Developments in Quest for Huntington’s Disease Treatments

A molecule drastically reduced toxic proteins in human neuron cells with Huntington’s disease, representing a potential therapy for the deadly degenerative disease, according to a new study.

Disease Discoveries
Jul 23, 2019

New Insights Into Role of RNA Methylation in Fragile X Syndrome

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that the protein FMRP — the loss of which leads to Fragile X syndrome — is a novel reader of RNA methylation.

Disease Discoveries
Jul 1, 2019

Mitochondrial Defects Contribute to Muscular Disease

A new study published in Developmental Cell discovered a link between a previously unknown mitochondrial process and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Type 2, a genetic neuropathy.

Scientific Advances
Jun 11, 2019

Mapping the Visual System, From Photoreceptors to Brain

With advances in technology and genetics, Feinberg and Northwestern investigators are conducting basic science research to understand just how the retina works in concert with the brain.

Scientific Advances
Apr 15, 2019

Inter-Sensory Processing Uncovered

A recent study revealed how sensory processing centers communicate with one another within brain, with implications for neurodegenerative disease.

Scientific Advances
Mar 26, 2019

Scientists Map Circuit Connected to Memory Formation

Northwestern Medicine scientists have mapped a brain circuit that sends information from the hippocampus and thalamus to the retrosplenial cortex, an area of the brain involved in memory formation.

Disease Discoveries
Mar 1, 2019

Nanoparticle Peptides Could Fight Neurodegenerative Disease

According to a recent study, a novel nanoparticle-based drug repaired neurons and improved microvasculature in a mouse model of spinocerebellar ataxia 1, a degenerative disease that affects the cerebellum.

Disease Discoveries
Feb 25, 2019

New Group of Neurons Implicated in Parkinson’s Disease

Abnormal activation of a small population of neurons may contribute to motor learning and motor function deficits in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study.

Scientific Advances
Nov 20, 2018

Origin of Neuromodulator in the Retina Pinpointed

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that amacrine cells produce nitric oxide, a neuromodulator that regulates blood dilation, in a recently published study.

Scientific Advances
Oct 18, 2018

Neural Mechanism for Error Correction in Motor Activity Uncovered

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a mechanism for rapid, fine adjustments in motor plans, according to a recent study.

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