Scientists initially believed Alzheimer's would be a simple, straightforward problem to solve, but now Columbia researchers are looking for unusual and untried solutions.
"Autism spectrum disorder is a common condition that merits screening and early treatment,” said Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, a psychiatry researcher at Columbia University.
The particular method used is common in lab research but is not precise enough for embryos, said Columbia University cell biologist Dietrich Egli, who called it "essentially genome vandalism."
Columbia University Irving Medical Center announced Wednesday that Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne will become chief operating officer of ColumbiaDoctors on Jan. 15.
“Most of the general public thinks you should go to rehab if you have an opioid addiction,” says Adam Bisaga of Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
“It’s not always easy to tell the difference,” said Paul Appelbaum, the Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, and Law at Columbia University.
