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Case Western Reserve University researchers reveal cell development role for two ‘epigenetic’ markers, opening door for new treatment for leukemia

Innovative research paves way for more effective treatment for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases

CLEVELAND—Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is an incurable neurological disorder affecting motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing. Many ALS clinical trials, including those testing promising…

Paving the way for breakthroughs in early detection and life-saving treatments

A Northeast Ohio consortium of universities, state and regional economic development organizations and manufacturers led by Case Western Reserve University has been selected among 29 semifinalists competing for a $160 million U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) initiative to drive economic…

Howard Tucker has lived through a World War, the dawn of penicillin and the invention of the MRI—but nothing prepared him for TikTok fame at more than 100 years old. The centenarian doctor-turned-viral-sensation still lectures at Case Western Reserve University—offering both medical insights and…

Case Western Reserve University researcher receives prestigious NSF Award for ‘programmable’ nanoparticles

Research aims to guide decision-makers on real-world effects of artificial intelligence on American workers

Case Western Reserve University researchers unveil new electronic polymer created without harmful ‘forever’ chemicals

Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a program—developed over several years by a Case Western Reserve University-led research team—that…