Tag: Research
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First Labs Move Into Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center
Feinberg began moving into the new Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center on April 15, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the medical school’s research enterprise.
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Inter-Sensory Processing Uncovered
A recent study revealed how sensory processing centers communicate with one another within brain, with implications for neurodegenerative disease.
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NASA Twins Study: Gut Microbiome Shifts During Spaceflight
Research from the landmark NASA Twins Study, led by Northwestern scientists, has found that extended spaceflight affects the human gut microbiome.
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Newly Discovered Protein Explains Leukemia’s Treatment Resistance
Northwestern scientists recently identified a new protein complex that is upregulated in acute myeloid leukemia, potentially explaining why current therapies are often ineffective.
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Eyes May Reveal Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Reduced blood capillaries in the back of the eye may be a new, noninvasive way to diagnose early cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease.
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New Risk Factor in Chronic Kidney Disease Progression
Higher levels of urinary oxalate excretion were associated with a higher risk of chronic kidney disease progression, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Celebrating Scientific Discovery at Research Day 2019
More than 450 scientists, trainees, students and faculty presented posters and abstracts at Feinberg’s 15th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research day — the largest celebration of scientific investigation at Feinberg to date.
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Stroke Drug May Also Treat Alzheimer’s
An experimental treatment originally intended to help patients recover from stroke may have beneficial effects for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study.
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Student Tackles Strategic Problems in Healthcare
Andrew Furman, a third-year student in the MD-MBA dual-degree program, has worked with Erie Family Health Centers as part of his participation in Second Opinions, a pro-bono healthcare consulting student organization.
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Circadian Clock Plays Unexpected Role in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Interruptions in circadian rhythm protected against damage in a model of Huntington’s disease, suggesting an unexpected neuroprotective effect for mild stress to the brain from irregular patterns of sleep.
