Scientists Identify Direct Contact Between Mitochondria and Lysosomes

For the first time, Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that two key cellular structures, mitochondria and lysosomes, are in direct contact with each other, findings published in the journal Nature.

Nanoshells Provide New Approach to Targeted Chemotherapy Delivery

A team of scientists has demonstrated a novel approach to delivering cancer drugs directly to tumor cells, through gold nanoparticles that can be remotely triggered to release therapies.

Feinberg Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. with Discussion and Awareness

Feinberg capped off its week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. with a keynote address by Charles Blow, an op-ed columnist at the New York Times.

Preparing for Move Day at Lake Forest Hospital

During a mock move exercise, volunteers and staff tested the proposed route and methods that will be used to relocate patients and equipment to the new Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital on March 3.

Five Tips for a Happier 2018

Helene Moore, PsyD, a health psychologist at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, shares how increasing positive emotions can boost well-being.

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