Tag: Research
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Asthma Drug Blocks Food Allergy Reactions in Mice
A drug already FDA-approved for asthma was found to nearly eliminate life-threatening allergic reactions to food allergens in mice, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Science.
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Most U.S. Adults Have Hearts Older than Their Actual Age
Northwestern scientists have created a free online tool that calculates a person’s “heart age” based on their risk for cardiovascular disease using routine health data, according to a study published in JAMA Cardiology.
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Successful Gene Editing Demonstrated for a Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Scientists have implemented a novel gene-editing approach that may be an effective treatment for alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC), a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in children, according to a recent study published in Cell.
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Unlocking New Methods for Bone Regeneration
Northwestern Medicine scientists have pioneered a new method to enhance bone regeneration therapies, as detailed in a study published in Nature Communications.
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Genetic Discovery Could Improve Cancer Immunotherapy
A promising genetic clue could help improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments in certain patients, according to a study recently published in Nature.
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Combination Approach May Improve Cancer Treatment Efficacy
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a new combination approach that may improve the efficacy of MYC inhibitor drugs for treating aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.
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Boosting Treatments Against Aggressive Lung Cancer
A new study has uncovered a promising way to improve treatment for small cell lung cancer, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer, according to findings published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Memories Drift Across Neurons Over Time
In a new study published in Nature, Northwestern neurobiologists have found that the brain’s internal GPS changes each time we navigate a familiar, static environment.
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Three Feinberg Students Named Schweitzer Fellows
Three Feinberg students have been selected for the Schweitzer Fellowship — a year-long service-learning program during which fellows design and implement innovative projects that address the health needs of Chicago communities.
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Mitochondria Support T-cells Proliferation and Memory Formation
Investigators led by Navdeep Chandel, PhD, have discovered how mitochondrial metabolism supports T-cell proliferation and also prevents T-cell exhaustion in cancer and chronic infection, according to a recent study published in Nature Immunology.