All Northwestern University articles
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NewsNew organoid model helps test spinal cord regeneration drugs
Northwestern scientists have grown human spinal cord organoids to test therapies that could reduce scarring and promote nerve regrowth in patients.
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NewsHow vaccine structure shapes immune response to HPV tumours
Researchers have discovered that reorganising a single cancer-targeting peptide within a spherical nucleic acid vaccine dramatically boosts the immune system’s ability to attack HPV-driven tumours.
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NewsTRPM5 protein switch discovery could lead to new diabetes drugs
Northwestern University scientists have discovered a hidden ‘control switch’ in the TRPM5 protein, which helps regulate taste, blood sugar and gut health and could lead to new therapies for targeting diabetes and obesity.
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NewsExperimental drug NU-9 reduces toxic amyloid in early Alzheimer’s
A recently developed experimental drug, called NU-9, has shown promise in targeting a toxic form of amyloid beta – halting Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear.
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NewsNew nanostructure makes CRISPR edits safer and three times faster
Northwestern University researchers have created DNA-coated nanoparticles that deliver CRISPR into cells three times more effectively while reducing toxicity. The advance could overcome one of the biggest barriers to gene-editing therapies.
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NewsPromising new bioactive material to regenerate cartilage
A biomaterial that improved hyaline cartilage repair could be used to avoid knee replacements and treat injuries and degenerative diseases.
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NewsMitigating oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers have found that using protein-like polymers to inhibit the Keap1/Nrf2 PPI is a powerful therapeutic strategy.
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NewsRegeneration of fully functional urinary bladder tissue
Regenerating bladder tissue with bone marrow stem and progenitor cells gives hope to patients with end-stage bladder dysfunction.
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NewsNew method to develop therapeutics for autoimmune diseases
A technique that can sort millions of CRISPR-edited cells based on their secretion patterns has been developed to treat autoimmune diseases.
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NewsNew AI model can evaluate invasive breast cancer outcomes
Combining cancerous and non-cancerous cell patterns, the AI model evaluates breast cancer outcomes better than expert pathologists.
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ArticleLight-activated graphene tattoo shows promise in treating heart rhythm disorders
This article outlines the development of the first cardiac implant made from graphene, which is thinner than a single strand of hair yet still functions like a classical pacemaker. It melds softly to the heart to simultaneously sense and treat irregular heartbeats, making it ideal for conforming to soft, dynamic ...
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NewsNew self-powered drug delivery system
US researchers have invented a drug delivery technology that has implications for opioid epidemic, cancer treatment, rehabilitation care and more.