Biological Sex Affects Genes for Body Fat, Cancer, Birth Weight

Biological sex has a small but ubiquitous influence on gene expression in almost every type of human tissue, according to a new study.

Novel AI Technique Identifies Viral Control of Intracellular Changes

Using an artificial intelligence cell classification technique, Northwestern Medicine investigators have found that viruses can control structural and genetic polarity inside the cell nucleus.

First-Year Student Expresses Optimism for the Future of Medicine

COVID-19 has altered Michael Chidueme’s first couple weeks on campus, but it’s also changed how he thinks about his future profession.

Assessing COPD Risk and Narrow Airways

A mismatch between airway size and lung capacity, called dysanapsis, is a strong risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new study.

Sign Up for the Virtual Heart Walk

Live-streamed 'Opening Ceremonies,' step tracking and fitness videos are some of the opportunities during this year's American Heart Association event, which kicks off on Friday, September 18.

Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Complete 2,000th Transcatheter Heart Valve Procedure

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute physicians helped pioneer this innovative procedure, which has dramatically reduced procedure time, recovery time and mortality risk for patients with heart valve disease.

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