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Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
- 04.17.2025
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered how disruptions in circadian rhythm in our muscles combined with poor diet can contribute to the development of diabetes, according to a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- 03.31.2025
A new study has identified a previously unobserved function of a protein found in the cell nuclei of all flora and fauna, playing a role promoting gene transcription.
- 03.10.2025
Circadian rhythms play a role in how quickly damaged muscles heal, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.
Cell and Developmental Biology
- 04.16.2025
Scientists have uncovered new details about cellular filaments that play a critical role in wound healing, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- 03.20.2025
Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered new insights into how intercellular “glue” functions to enable interactions between cells, as detailed in a study published in Nature Communications.
- 03.17.2025
Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified novel mechanisms regulating the development of the spinal column during embryonic development, findings that could inform new treatments for congenital scoliosis and other related birth defects.
Microbiology-Immunology
- 02.13.2025
Professor H Steven (Hank) Seifert of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine will receive Northwestern’s 2025 Provost Award for Exemplary Faculty Service.
The annual award, given by the Office of the Provost, recognizes full-time faculty members who provide outstanding service to the University or significant contributions to their individual units and are exemplars of good academic citizenship.
- 01.28.2025
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new details on how poxviruses manipulate host cells to enhance their own protein production, according to a study published in Cell Reports.
- 01.21.2025
Dr. Jutras' lab wins Phase 3 of LymeX Diagnostics Prize for the innovative Lyme disease test using monoclonal antibodies and immuno-PCR.
Pharmacology
- 04.10.2025
Scientists have developed a novel, robust proteomics technique that can more accurately identify and spatially characterize thousands of proteins in single cells within human tissue samples, as detailed in a recent study published in Nature Communications.
- 03.25.2025
Investigators from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine have discovered new molecular mechanisms behind a genetic heart disorder that can increase the risk of sudden death in children and young adults, according to a recent study published in PNAS.
- 03.13.2025
Investigators in the laboratory of Gemma Carvill, PhD, have discovered novel molecular underpinnings of Dravet syndrome, a rare genetic form of epilepsy in children, that may serve as promising therapeutic targets, according to a recent study.
Neuroscience
- 04.03.2025
D. James Surmeier, PhD, was awarded a two-year grant from Spark NS for the development of a calcium channel inhibitor to slow Parkinson’s Disease progression. This is one of only eight projects and principal investigators selected for the SPARK NS Translational Research Program 2025 Cohort. Participation in a SPARK NS program cohort lasts two years and includes milestone-based funding of up to $2,000,0001 for each project, education and training in drug development and translational research for participating teams, mentoring from 75+ industry expert advisors, and scientific and business networking opportunities.
- 12.20.2024
From probing the human brain to elucidating mechanisms behind cellular responses, Feinberg investigators have provided stunning new snapshots of biological processes invisible to the naked eye.
- 11.05.2024
Within a few days of injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross “talk” between two regions of the brain, and the person’s anxiety level after the injury, according to a new Northwestern study.