Aging Is Driven by Unbalanced Genes

In a new study, Northwestern scientists used artificial intelligence to analyze data from a wide variety of tissues, and discovered that the length of genes can explain most molecular-level changes that occur during aging.

Novel Mechanisms Regulate Inflammatory Skin Diseases

Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified novel intracellular mechanisms that could serve as future therapeutic targets for inflammatory skin diseases.

Medical Student Investigates Disparities in LGBTQ Healthcare

Chorine Adewale, a second-year medical student, analyzed data from a Chicago-based LGBTQ healthcare provider and found some patients may not be properly diagnosed because criteria don’t account for trans and gender non-conforming patients.

Introducing Science in Translation

Science in Translation is a podcast from the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute, featuring NUCATS scientists dedicated to accelerating findings from a lab into treatments, cures, or solutions to improve human health.

Retired Nurse Receives Lung-Liver Transplant at the Hospital Where He Once Worked

The dual lung-liver transplant for retired nurse Patricio Collera was the first of its kind performed at a Northwestern Medicine hospital.

Mochel Finds New Perspective Through Northwestern Medicine Champion Network

David Mochel, MD, Regional Medical Group’s Orthopaedics medical director, shares his perspective through the lens of someone with a progressive muscle disease.

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