Targeting Aberrant Learning May Improve Parkinson’s Treatment

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that targeting neuronal signaling controlling aberrant learning in the striatum may improve the efficacy of a first-line therapy for Parkinson’s disease and has the potential to reduce therapy-related side effects, according to a recent study.

Tanning Beds Triple Melanoma Risk, Potentially Causing Broad DNA Damage

Tanning bed use is tied to almost a threefold increase in melanoma risk, and for the first time, scientists have shown how these devices cause melanoma-linked DNA damage across nearly the entire skin surface, according to a recent study.

Understanding the Link Between Nucleotide Metabolism and Chromatin Assembly

A Northwestern Medicine study has revealed a connection between two fundamental cellular processes, offering fresh insight into how human cells build and maintain chromatin, according to recent findings.

Gestational Diabetes Rose Every Year in the US Since 2016

Gestational diabetes rose every single year in the U.S. from 2016 through 2024, according to a new Northwestern Medicine analysis of more than 12 million U.S. births.

Physician Couple Helps Revive Neighbor Experiencing Cardiac Arrest

Satish N. Nadig, MD, PhD, and Nandita Nadig, R. MD, share how they helped save a life without access to an AED.

Northwestern Medicine Neurology Hosts Epic for Clinical Immersion Experience

Learn how Northwestern Medicine and Epic collaborated to uncover ways to simplify processes and enhance patient care.

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