Colorectal cancer research finds out-of-tune T cells
Two new papers by Fotini Gounari provide insight into how colorectal cancer rewires immune cells.
New model leveraging flu data generates highly accurate prediction of COVID-19 spread
A new risk measure developed at UChicago based on previous flu epidemics proves more accurate at predicting weekly COVID-19 forecasts than any other current model.
UChicago and Rush receive $20 million NIH grant to build health disparities research network
The Chicago Chronic Condition Equity Network will facilitate community-based research across the Chicago region to address health disparities for African Americans and Latinos.
Computational approach uses medical record data to predict diagnosis of autism
The new technique can reliably predict an eventual diagnosis of autism in young children, without the need for additional blood work or procedures.
Structure of protein in the gut microbiome reveals “superantigen” similarities
A new study out of the Adams and Bendelac Labs at UChicago provides new insights into a group of proteins produced by commensal bacteria in the gut.
New DNA nanodevices can target specific cell types in live animals
A new UChicago study shows how DNA nanodevices can target specific cell types in living organisms, and how they might be used in the future for biomedical purposes.