New genomic data platform to focus on children’s health issues
UChicago Medicine to play key role in NIH-funded initiative that concentrates on genetic flaws related to pediatric cancer, birth defects. [Read More]
Genetics
Scientists identify gene that controls immune response to chronic viral infections
Researchers from the University of Chicago identify a gene that helps some people and animals fight persistent viral infections. [Read More]
Big data yields surprising connections between diseases
Analysis of health insurance claims from nearly a half a million people suggests surprising relationships among common diseases [Read More]
Gene therapy via skin could treat many diseases, even obesity
Researchers at UChicago show how their approach with skin transplantation could enable a wide range of gene-based therapies to treat many human diseases, including diabetes and obesity. [Read More]
Studying the shape of a protein to learn how pregnancy makes peace with the immune system
Biochemistry student Charles Dulberger describes the structure of a protein involved in pregnancy that gives clues to how our immune system evolved. [Read More]
Studying the activity of the genome, one cell at a time
Genetics researcher Sebastian Pott talks about new tools that can measure the activity of the human genome in single cells. [Read More]
Black tie event helps white coats decode genes’ colors
The Gastrointestinal Research Foundation ball raises money for a device that will help researchers unravel the genetic sequences of the hundreds of strains of bacteria that inhabit the digestive tract. [Read More]
$100 million gift establishes Duchossois Family Institute to develop ‘new science’ focused on optimizing health
A Chicago-area family with a deep commitment to supporting science and medicine is giving $100 million to establish The Duchossois Family Institute at the University of Chicago Medicine, which seeks to accelerate research and interventions based on how the human immune system, microbiome and genetics interact to maintain health. [Read More]
Large data set brings precision to breast cancer diagnosis and care
Finding genetic variations common in black women could improve outcomes and reduce recurrence of breast cancer, according to a new study. [Read More]
The immunotherapy revolution
Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment--but not for everyone. See how UChicago researchers are overcoming these barriers to help more patients. [Read More]
