Tag: Research
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New Approach in Fight against Brain Cancer
Alexander Stegh, assistant professor in the Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, has developed a research program aimed at understanding the genetics of the most prevalent and malignant form of brain cancer.
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Study Pinpoints New Targets for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
A team or researchers have shown that ovarian cancer cells induce nearby cells to alter their production of three microRNAs – small strands of genetic material that are important regulators of gene expression.
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Protein Critical for Embryonic Development Gets New Role
Recent work suggests that folic acid, a protein most commonly associated with fetal development, may also be involved in the prevention of adult onset diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, neuropsychiatric disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and cerebral ischemia.
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Research Reveals Alternative Pathway in Cellular Regulation of Iron
Research from the lab of Hossein Ardehali, MD, PhD, points toward the existence of a novel iron conservation program within cells. The newly discovered pathway offers insight into how cells use their iron wisely for survival.
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Fewer Resources May Explain Why Some Female Faculty Publish Less
New study uncovers impact of gender-biased resource allocation on the ‘productivity gap.’
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In Colon Cancer, Scientists Discover ‘Two-Faced’ Cells
Northwestern Medicine researchers have discovered immune cells that can suppress or promote tumor growth in colorectal cancer, the second leading cancer killer in the United States.
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Muller Honored for Distinguished Career in Pathology Research
Bill Muller, MD, PhD, chair of pathology, is being given the American Society for Investigative Pathology’s most prestigious honor during the Experimental Biology Meeting this April in Boston.
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Dual Approach Seen as Key to Unlocking Better Treatments for Endometrial Cancer
New research by Julie Kim, PhD, Susy Y. Hung Research Professor, suggests that the combination of a synthetic hormone and a signaling inhibitor may provide new treatment options for women diagnosed with endometrial cancer.
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Working to Create Research Infrastructure in World’s Richest Nation
Robert Bonow, MD, professor of cardiology, has dedicated his career to improving the quality of life and health outcomes of people with cardiovascular disease. His recent work in the nation of Qatar has provided unique insight into the health problems that modernization can bring.
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Electronic Health Records Help Spur Patients to Better Care for, Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
In a new study, Northwestern Medicine researchers found that patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease are more likely to receive a prescription for cholesterol-lowering medication, and to achieve lower long-term cholesterol levels, when doctors use electronic health records to deliver personalized risk assessments via mail.
