Study Discovers Novel DNA Transcription Elongation Region

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel protein region that regulates DNA transcription elongation, suggesting a new therapeutic target for treating cancers and developmental disorders, according to findings published in Molecular Cell.

Understanding Metabolites Underlying Eye Development

Aerobic glycolysis, the process by which cells transform glucose into lactate, is essential for eye development in mammals, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Metformin May Help Prevent Long COVID, Trial Finds

Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, may prevent the development of “long COVID,” according to a recent clinical trial.

Medical Student Investigates Link Between Neighborhood Safety and Pregnancy Outcomes

Pregnant people who report feeling unsafe in their neighborhoods are more likely to experience depression during pregnancy and have a baby with low birth weight, according to a study lead by Julia Carter, a fourth-year medical student.

Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program Expands

The Northwestern Medicine GCM Grosvenor Scholars Program, which aims to build a diverse talent pipeline for future physicians, scientists and other healthcare workers, is expanding into two Bronzeville Schools.

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