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Why are Humans So Good at Learning?

October 28, 2021

The answer may lie in a gene only present in humans. When expressed in mice, the gene increases the number of connections in the brain and improves the ability to learn complex tasks.

Topic

Neuroscience
Research Leads to Regulation on "Forever Chemicals"

October 28, 2021

New federal efforts to limit exposures to PFAS compounds are based on a growing body of research—including studies by Mailman scientists—on the chemicals' harm to human health.

Topic

Public Health
Aspirin: Making Sense of Changing Guidelines

October 27, 2021

With the risks and benefits of taking aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke so closely balanced, the decision must be tailored to each individual, says Columbia internist Andrew Moran, MD.

Topic

Heart Health
Columbia Scientists and Team of International Experts Awarded $9M to Investigate Early Parkinson's

October 27, 2021

New technology will allow scientists to uncover what happens in the brain during the early stages of Parkinson's disease, which could lead to earlier diagnosis and better therapies for the disease.

Topic

Neuroscience
Lancet Policy Brief: Urgent Action Needed to Address Climate Crisis

October 27, 2021

In a new policy brief, experts from the Mailman School of Public Health and other institutions highlight the health risks of climate change and opportunities to improve health through decisive action.

Topic

Public Health
When Vaccinating Kids, Does Weight Matter? Should an 11-Year-Old Wait to Turn 12 to Get a Bigger Dose?(link is external and opens in a new window)

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The New York Times

October 26, 2021

And different variants could potentially make the virus more infectious or dangerous, said Donna L. Farber, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Columbia University.
CUIMC Update - Oct. 25, 2021

October 25, 2021

View the CUIMC Update, a weekly e-newsletter featuring medical center news and the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and trainees.

Topic

Campus News
The Pandemic Broke Kids' Sleep Schedules. Here's How to Fix Them.

October 22, 2021

Avoiding naps and screens before bedtime can help kids get on a healthy sleep schedule, says Carin Lamm, MD, director of Columbia’s Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center.

Topic

Pediatrics
Excess Risk of Self-Injury Linked to Autism

October 22, 2021

The rate of self-harm is three times higher in people with autism spectrum disorder, a study by Columbia researchers has found.

Topic

Mental Health
Columbia Psychiatry Launches Mobile Depression App

October 19, 2021

A new digital support tool, Columbia Psychiatry Pathways, strengthens the ability of clinicians to provide critical mental health services for individuals with major depression.

Topic

Mental Health