Tag: Research
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CRISPR and HIV: New Technique in Human Blood Unveils Potential Paths Toward Cure
New advances in CRISPR gene-editing technology may lead to longer-lasting treatments and new therapeutic strategies for HIV/AIDS.
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Lower Statin Threshold Shown to be Cost-Effective
Expanding prescription of statin medication to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol could be a cost-effective intervention against cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.
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Cytoskeletal Proteins Interact to Form Intracellular Networks
Investigators have discovered that two cytoskeletal proteins which were previously thought to function independently actually interact and form essential cytoskeletal networks within the cell surface.
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Lymphatics Aid Heart Repair
Expression of a growth factor after heart injury activates the lymphatic system, spurring leukocytes to help clear away dying cells, according to a recent study.
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Prosthetics-Orthotics Student Honored for Capstone Research Project
Abigail Stepnitz, a second-year student in Feinberg’s Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics program, recently presented her capstone project at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and was honored by the academy for her work.
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Can Weekly Prednisone Treat Obesity?
Obese mice that were fed a high-fat diet and that received prednisone one time per week had improved exercise endurance, got stronger, increased their lean body mass and lost weight.
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Higher Doses of Anti-Seizure Medications May Be Needed in Pregnancy
Higher doses of anti-seizure medications may be necessary during pregnancy, according to a recent study.
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New Genetic Risk Factors for Arrhythmia Discovered
A recent study published in Nature Genetics identified 10 new genetic regions associated with Brugada syndrome, a cardiac arrhythmia disorder.
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Feinberg Ranks Among Top Medical Schools in the Nation
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has been recognized as one of the best medical schools in the nation, ranking 17th among research-oriented institutions, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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Investigators Identify Potential Therapeutic Target for Pancreatic Cancer
Investigators discovered that decreased expression of the G alpha 13 protein in mice and human pancreatic tumors promotes tumor growth, according to recent findings.
