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CRISPR Gene Editing Can Cause Unwanted Changes in Human Embryos, Study Finds

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The New York Times

October 31, 2020

The consequences of these errors can be quite serious in some cases, said Dieter Egli, a geneticist at Columbia University and an author of the study.
How to Vote and Celebrate the Holidays Safely During the Pandemic

October 30, 2020

The CUIMC Newsroom spoke with epidemiologist Dr. Sandra Albrecht about how to vote and celebrate the holidays this year while practicing good public health and staying safe from COVID.

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Campus News
Four Scientists Awarded Schaefer Research Scholarships

October 29, 2020

Four scientists at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have received 2020 awards from the Schaefer Research Scholars Program to continue their research in human physiology.

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Campus News
Adam Bass to Lead Precision Cancer Medicine at Columbia University

October 29, 2020

Adam Bass, MD, will join the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center as founding director of the Center for Precision Cancer Medicine and director of gastrointestinal oncology.

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Campus News
Lab Tests Show Risks of Using CRISPR Gene Editing on Embryos

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Associated Press

October 29, 2020

“If our results had been known two years ago, I doubt that anyone would have gone ahead” and tried it on embryos intended for pregnancy, said biologist Dieter Egli, who led the study.
Study Identifies Pitfall for Correcting Mutations in Human Embryos with CRISPR

October 28, 2020

The most detailed analysis to date of CRISPR genome editing in human embryos finds a significant risk of chromosomal abnormalities when using the technique at the earliest stage of human development.

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Genetics
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass Summer Peak and Are Climbing Higher Fast

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NPR Online

October 27, 2020

"The trend line looks quite vertical," says Dr. Jessica Justman, an associate professor of medicine in epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.
Coronaviruses Are Masters of Mimicry, New Study Finds

October 27, 2020

Coronaviruses are adept at mimicking human immune proteins called complement, which may allow the viruses to gain a foothold in our bodies and cause disease.

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COVID-19
Will U.S. College Students’ Lives Be Forever Transformed by COVID-19?

October 27, 2020

Columbia/NYSPI researchers are examining how millions of college students are addressing COVID-19 challenges, including academic/life plans, decision-making, substance use, and mental well-being.

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COVID-19
For Pregnant Women with Heart Disease, Multidisciplinary Care May Be Essential

October 26, 2020

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of maternal mortality in the United States, but a new study suggests specialized cardio-obstetrics teams may improve outcomes.

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Heart Health

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