Uncovering Cellular Mechanisms Driving Epidermal Form and Function

A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a set of intracellular mechanisms that support the polarized function of the skin’s outermost layer, the epidermis.

Crosslinker Protein Helps Egg Cells Develop

A protein helps direct the flow of materials in the Drosophila ovary during the development of egg cells, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Routine Medical Checkups Have Important Health Benefits

A new Northwestern Medicine study found while there is no clear proof that regular check-ups help adults live longer or prevent cardiovascular events, they still have many other health benefits and should continue.

Why I Got Vaccinated: Amir Vahabikashi, PhD

Members of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine community have been stepping forward to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Here, Amir Vahabikashi, PhD, shares why he chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Return of COVID-19 Symptoms Drives Patients Back to the Hospital After Discharge

A Northwestern Medicine study found patients with a history of neurologic disorders before COVID-19 were at elevated risk to return to the hospital.

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