RNA Therapy May Help Preserve Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss

A new Northwestern University study offers a potential solution to muscle loss during GLP-1 therapy: an experimental RNA therapy that induces the body to burn calories, enhancing the benefits of the weight-loss treatment.

Experimental Drug Shows Potential for Hard-to-Treat Heart Disease

An experimental drug has been shown to improve symptoms, exercise capacity and heart failure status in patients with an inherited heart disease, according to a pair of newly published studies.

Genetic Toolkit May Improve Study of Gut Bacteria’s Role in Disease

A novel genetic toolkit may improve the study of how Clostridia bacteria in the gut contribute to disease and reveal new molecular mechanisms that may serve as effective therapeutic targets, as detailed in a recent study.

Novel Spatial Technology May Improve the Understanding of Cancer Biology

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a novel high-resolution 3D spatial genomics platform that may enhance future research about how genome organization and genetic alterations contribute to the development of disease, including cancer, as detailed in a recent study.

Sidewalk Closures Around Northwestern Memorial Hospital Campus

With work underway at the site of the new tower on the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus, please be aware of closed sidewalks and use alternate routes to get around campus.

Physician Assistant Solves a Thoracic Surgery Challenge

As lead advanced practice provider at Canning Thoracic Institute, Ladi Odunewu, MMS, PA-C, used his past experience as a respiratory therapist to innovate a better way to remove chest tubes sooner.

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