My Northwestern Medicine May 27, 2026

New Experimental Method Reveals Protein Energy Landscapes on Larger Scale

New Experimental Method Reveals Protein Energy Landscapes on Larger Scale

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new experimental method to analyze conformational fluctuations in protein domains on a uniquely large scale, which may improve data-driven modeling, biology and protein engineering, as detailed in a recent study published in Nature.

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Linking Lysosomal Dysfunction to Severe Neurological Disorders

A new study has identified mutations in a single gene as the cause of a previously unrecognized spectrum of severe neurological disorders, according to a new study.

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Feinberg Students Launch Inaugural Day of Service Across Chicago

Students from across the medical school’s academic programs came together on May 3 for the inaugural Feinberg Day of Service — a new student-led initiative centered on volunteerism, community partnership and cross-program connection.

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Spatial Transcriptomics Guides Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

A novel spatial transcriptomics atlas developed by Northwestern Medicine scientists may improve the understanding of niche cellular interactions in the gastrointestinal tract that promote the development of inflammatory bowel diseases, as detailed in a recent study.

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Physician-Scientists Lead Push to Change Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

Northwestern Medicine scientists recommend expanding lung cancer screening guidelines to adults age 40 to 85.

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Redefining Primary Care for Older Adults With Complex Needs

By creating a new primary care model, three clinics are better meeting the needs of an older population.

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How a Tiny Device Could Transform Fetal Surgery with Aimen Shaaban, MD

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