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My Northwestern Medicine January 29, 2020

Unwrapping Oligodendrocyte Development

Unwrapping Oligodendrocyte Development

The development of oligodendrocytes are heavily influenced by an RNA epigenetic regulation mechanism, according to a new study published in Neuron, findings that may have significance for motor learning and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Blood Pressure, Mobility and Cognition in Midlife

The cumulative effects of high blood pressure during young adulthood can affect gait and cognitive function during midlife, according to a recent study.

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New Migration of Brain Tumor Discovered

A previously unknown migration of glioblastoma may explain why current treatments stall out over time, according to a new study.

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Student Synthesizes Education, Clinical Care and Activism

Read a Q&A with Archit Baskaran, a second-year medical student for whom healthcare means the prescription to a better life and a means of changing society for the better.

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Pre-Marathon Physical Uncovers Major Heart Condition in First-Time Marathoner

A veteran running coach’s directive to always get a physical before training for the Chicago Marathon helped save a runner’s life.

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Investigating the New Coronavirus with Karla Satchell, PhD

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