Tag: Research
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Transcription Factor Binding Sites May Help Explain Underlying Causes of Many Diseases
Investigators have developed a catalog of transcription factor binding sites that regulate gene expression across the genome, findings that may improve the understanding of underlying causes of developmental disorders and cancer, according to a recent study.
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Mitochondria May Be a Promising Therapeutic Target for Inflammatory Diseases
Northwestern scientists have discovered how mitochondria influence the body’s immune response through modulating specific cell signaling pathways, according to a recent study published in Science Advances.
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Investigating New Treatments for Rare Skin Lymphomas
A fusion protein therapy may be an effective treatment option for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, according to a multicenter clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Infectious Disease Expert Jennifer Jao to Help Lead AIDS Clinical-Trials Network
Jennifer Jao, MD, MPH, a pediatric infectious disease expert, has been selected as co-chair of the International Maternal Pediatric and Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network, funded by the NIH.
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Redefining Obesity With New Global Guidelines
An international team of scientists has developed a new set of global clinical guidelines for obesity aimed at better diagnosing and categorizing the condition, according to a report published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
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Novel ‘Scaffolding’ Biomaterial Improves Bladder Regeneration and Function
A team of Northwestern scientists have developed a novel “scaffolding” biomaterial that improves bladder tissue regeneration and overall function better than current techniques.
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Socioeconomic Factors Drive Racial Disparities in Maternal Heart Health
A new Northwestern Medicine study has discovered that achieving equity in various social drivers of health — but particularly education — has the potential to nearly eliminate disparities in maternal heart health.
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Libraries Empower Translational Science Hubs with Collaborative Resources, Expertise
A recent article published in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science illustrates the valuable role libraries can play in supporting Translational Science Hubs as they highlight potential areas for collaboration.
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Research to Prevent Blindness Grant Supports Department of Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology has received a grant from Research to Prevent Blindness to support investigators advancing the field of ophthalmology and vision science.
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Delays in Hospital Transfers Put Lives at Risk
In a recent study, Northwestern Medicine scientists identified a crucial need to improve inter-hospital transportation of patients as well as communication of their clinical information.
