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Research Breakthroughs and Medical Cures

Northwestern University is at the forefront of research into the causes and cures of many life-threatening diseases and conditions. The following are just a few examples of the amazing and impactful work our researchers are doing.

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Major ALS Breakthrough

Researchers discover common cause of all forms of ALS

Time magazine: Researchers discover underlying cause of Lou Gehrig's disease

First Blood Test to Diagnose Depression in Teens

First Blood Test to Diagnose Depression in Teens

Breakthrough test identifies depression and its subtypes with promise of individualized treatment

Los Angeles Times: Blood test looks promising in diagnosing depression

From Stem Cells to Neurons Lost in Alzheimer's

From Stem Cells to Neurons Lost in Alzheimer's

Scientists crack code to create neurons whose early death causes memory loss

Popular Science: Using stem cells, scientists re-create memory neurons that succumb to Alzheimer's

Drug Prevents Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Drug Prevents Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Researchers calm an overly stimulating chemical within five hours of trauma

PBS Newshour: Search for effective PTSD treatment shows some promise

New Drug Could Treat Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and Brain Injury

New Drug Could Treat Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and Brain Injury

One-size-fits-all drug targets harmful brain inflammation in many diseases

Fox News: New one-size-fits-all drug could treat Alzheimer's, MS and brain injury

Peanut Allergy Turned Off by Tricking Immune System

Peanut Allergy Turned Off by Tricking Immune System

New approach makes allergen appear safe and prevents life-threatening reaction

WBBM-TV: Northwestern researching possible solution for peanut allergies

Help for Kidney Transplant Recipients

Help for Kidney Transplant Recipients

Method may enable kidney recipients to live free of anti-rejection medication

CNN: Scientists offer a glimpse of life without immune-suppressing drugs

New Hope for HIV Vaccine

New Hope for HIV Vaccine

Gates Foundation grant supports scientist's quest to develope new vaccine concept

Chicago Tribune: Northwestern professor enlists cervical mucus in HIV fight

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