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Marijuana Smokers More Likely to Develop Alcohol Problem

February 19, 2016

Mailman School of Public Health researchers found that adults who use marijuana are five times more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder compared to adults who do not use the drug.

Topic

Public Health
The Symphony of Signals that Guide Brain Development

February 19, 2016

Zuckerman Institute researcher Minoree Kohwi compares the intricate process of neural development with the precision and fluidity of a symphony.

Topic

Neuroscience
New York Times: Zika May Increase Risk of Mental Illness, Researchers Say

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The New York Times

February 18, 2016
Scientists Eliminate Core Symptom of Schizophrenia in Mice

February 18, 2016

In studies in mice, Zuckerman Institute researchers have discovered a way to restore memory deficits found in schizophrenia by regrowing lost neuronal connections.

Topic

Neuroscience
PBS: Should all young children be screened for autism? Task force is inconclusive

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PBS

February 17, 2016
The Hill: Among keys to curing cancer, academic medical centers loom large

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The Hill

February 16, 2016
Columbia Researchers Create New Model of ALS

February 12, 2016

A new mouse model of ALS developed by Columbia neuroscientists will help researchers learn why the disease kills motor neurons.

Topic

Neurology
PBS: Nova: Memory Hackers

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PBS

February 11, 2016
NPR: Why Is It So Hard To Test Whether Drivers Are Stoned?

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NPR

February 10, 2016
CNN: Should we worry about gene editing?

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CNN

February 10, 2016