Tag: Research
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New Insights into the Regulation of Cellular Iron
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a novel pathway in the regulation of cellular iron, findings that were published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Female Menstrual Cycle in a Dish
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a miniature female reproductive tract that could eventually change the future of research and treatment of diseases in women’s reproductive organs.
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Cancer Drug Investigator to Keynote Research Day
Charles L. Sawyers, MD, chair of the Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, will keynote the 13th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day on April 6.
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Unexpected Role for Calcium Ion Channel Protein Revealed
Northwestern Medicine scientists and collaborators have shown that a protein thought to form calcium ion channels instead regulates the activity of another member of the family to modulate immune responses.
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Thyroid Treatment in Pregnancy Does Not Improve Children’s IQ
Treating mild hypothyroidism during pregnancy does not lead to improved cognitive functioning in children through five years of age, according to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Examining Use of Small-molecule Inhibitors in Preserving Fertility
Scientists have demonstrated that a small-molecule inhibitor can preserve fertility in mice, when administered as a co-treatment with conventional chemotherapy.
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Insights Into the Essential Building Blocks of the Nucleus
A new study defined the architecture of nuclear lamins, the fibrous proteins in a cell’s nucleus, providing further insights into their role in cell structure.
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Feinberg Places Among Top Medical Schools in the Nation
Feinberg has maintained its standing among the best research-oriented medical schools in the country, placing 17th in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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Investigating the Impact of Testosterone Treatment on Older Men’s Health
Testosterone treatment in older men reduced anemia but did not improve cognitive function, and was associated with a significant increase in arterial plaque, according to Northwestern Medicine clinical trials.
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Sickle Cell Trait May Distort Diabetes Test Results
A JAMA study has found that hemoglobin A1C measurements — a biomarker frequently used to diagnose diabetes — may be less accurate in African-Americans with sickle cell trait.
