News
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Overlooked DNA Structures Help Organize the Genome
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that little-studied DNA structures play a central role in organizing the human genome and controlling gene activity, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Novel Synthetic Biomolecule Degrades Disease-Related Proteins
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a novel synthetic biomolecular condensate that can target and degrade intracellular disease-causing proteins, providing a framework for new therapeutic approaches for a wide range of diseases, as detailed in a recent study.
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NUCATS and NICO Symposium Sparks Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Recently, the Symposium to Empower High-Priority Research Collaborations, organized by the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems, focused on addressing critical challenges in human health and disease through team-based approaches.
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Study Uncovers Potential Gene Therapy for Late-Stage Parkinson’s Side-Effects
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that suppressing excitatory synaptic transmission in a small group of neurons in the brain may reverse levodopa-induced dyskinesia in patients with late-stage Parkinson’s disease without reducing the symptomatic benefits of levodopa treatment, according to a recent study published in Neuron.
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Alzheimer Day Highlights Research Advances and Community Engagement
Faculty, clinicians, investigators and community members gathered on May 19 for Alzheimer Day, an annual conference dedicated to advancing understanding of dementia and connecting cutting-edge research with patients and families.
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Asthma Drug Improves Treatment of Aggressive Cancers in Preclinical Studies
A drug widely used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight aggressive cancers, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study that uncovered how tumors hijack common white blood cells to evade immunotherapy.
Media Coverage
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Chicago Tribune
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Mohammad Hosseini: Does Science Need Autonomous AI?
Author Mohammad Hosseini, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. As technology developers and researchers rush to develop autonomous AI research tools (i.e., systems that independently perform tasks by designing their workflows and utilizing available tools) an urgent but rarely discussed question is: Do…
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Fox Chicago
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Brain Surgery Helps Illinois Woman Overcome Fertility Challenges
An Illinois woman is sharing how brain surgery helped her become pregnant after a pituitary tumor disrupted her fertility. “[Struggling with infertility] can be so isolating, but reaching out to get help and finding that team of experts that can understand what’s causing that is really the most important. And then finding a team that…
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WGN
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Dr. Elliott: How to Properly Wean Off Pain Medication During Recovery
Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recovery process and avoiding becoming dependent on prescribed pain medications. And, as always, Dr. Elliott answers listeners’ medical questions.
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ABC 7 Chicago
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Suburban Woman Credits Birth of 2nd Child to Brain Surgery
Lisa Fasone, 32, developed pituitary gland problems after her first pregnancy. It prevented her from getting pregnant again. Her symptoms grew worse despite medication. When doctors discovered a tumor, Fasone sought a surgical remedy. Doctors at Northwestern removed Fasone’s tumor in a procedure that involved gaining surgical access to her brain through her nose. Fasone’s…
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CBS News Chicago
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Chicago Area Woman Gives Birth to Daughter After Surgery to Remove Tumor that Disrupted Pregnancy
Lisa Fasone, 32, of McHenry, Illinois, had her first child in 2022, and she knew she wanted a second, Northwestern Medicine said. But after the birth of her first daughter, Fasone experienced postpartum hormonal issues, with symptoms including night sweats, ongoing lactation, no menstrual cycle, and failure to conceive. Fasone decided to undergo surgery, and…
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WGN
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This Week in Health with Dr. Santina Wheat
Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss how to stay safe from cases like Ebola and sepsis, dive deeper into different forms of arthritis, and take listener questions.
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