Tag: Research
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Crosslinker Protein Helps Egg Cells Develop
A protein helps direct the flow of materials in the Drosophila ovary during the development of egg cells, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Routine Medical Checkups Have Important Health Benefits
A new Northwestern Medicine study found while there is no clear proof that regular check-ups help adults live longer or prevent cardiovascular events, they still have many health benefits and should continue.
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Uncovering Cellular Mechanisms Driving Epidermal Form and Function
A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a set of intracellular mechanisms that support the polarized function of the skin’s outermost layer, the epidermis.
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New Method to Untangle 3D Cancer Genome
Northwestern Medicine scientists have described a method of reconstructing the three-dimensional structure of chromosomes in cancer cells and matching those chromosomes with counterpart oncogenes.
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Northwestern Investigators Assess COVID-19 Treatments, Telemedicine and Returning to Normal
Northwestern Medicine investigators continue to assess COVID-19 treatments for mild to severe cases, the widespread adoption of telemedicine, and why a “return to normal” will be a missed opportunity to improve healthcare.
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3D Genome Structure Influences Cancer
For the first time, scientists have examined how the three-dimensional structure of chromatin can play a part in the development of bladder cancer and pediatric brain tumors, according to a pair of Northwestern Medicine studies.
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Patients Need Monitoring for Atrial Fibrillation After Ischemic Stroke
Patients with ischemic strokes due to large or small vessel disease should undergo long-term monitoring for atrial fibrillation, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA.
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Enhanced Autophagy Could Help Treat Diabetes
Enhancing autophagy in fat could help treat diabetes, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Cell Reports.
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Assessing Work-Life Integration for Women in Life Sciences
Assessing and addressing the needs of women working in the life sciences may improve work-life integration and innovation, according to a recent survey.
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Identifying New Targeted Therapy Approaches for Leukemia
Using small molecular inhibitors to block the BAP1 complex may be a promising targeted therapy approach for leukemia, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Cancer.
