Tag: Research
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Lymphatic Capillaries Help Regulate Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration
Lymphatic capillaries help regulate the niche microenvironment surrounding stem cells, which promote the regeneration of hair follicles after injury or damage, according to a study published in Science.
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Study Finds Many Visiting Healthcare Professionals Perform Outside their Training Overseas
A Northwestern Medicine study found that almost 30 percent of healthcare professionals and trainees from high-income countries have performed outside their scope of training while working or volunteering in low- and middle-income countries.
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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.
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ECMH Enhances Primary Care Education for Students
Students in Feinberg’s Education Centered Medical Home program — a four-year, team based clerkship in underserved settings — experienced superior primary care training, according to a recent study.
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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.
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Healthcare Providers Can Play a Role in Safe Firearm Storage
Northwestern investigators led by fourth-year student Grace Haser found that a majority of adult gun owners in a Chicago neighborhood with high rates of firearm violence favored firearm safety counseling offered in healthcare settings.
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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.
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‘Epidermal VR’ Gives Technology a Human Touch
Northwestern University scientists have developed a new thin, wireless system that adds a sense of touch to any virtual reality experience, adding sensory feedback to prosthetics.
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Northwestern Scientists Develop New Probes to Investigate the Brain
Northwestern scientists have developed a battery-free, wireless device for studying brain function using a combination of light and drugs, publishing their design in PNAS.
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New Link Between Mitochondria and Neurodegeneration
A study published in the Journal of Cell Biology showed that mitochondrial stress in neurons can cause an enzyme imbalance that contributes to neuronal dysfunction and death.
