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Bloomberg: Inherited Diseases Found Sooner in Newborns With DNA Scan

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Bloomberg

October 5, 2012

Scanning the DNA of sick infants using a new speed-reading method can diagnose rare genetic disorders in two days instead of weeks. Dr. Wendy Chung comments.
New Pilot Awards Available for Research Teams

October 4, 2012

The Irving Institute is funding two new awards for teams of basic and clinical assistant professors.

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Campus News
New de novo Genetic Mutations in Schizophrenia Identified

October 3, 2012

New de novo genetic mutations in schizophrenia identified; genes most active during fetal development

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Research
Why Deepu Gowda Voted for NYC's "Soda Ban"

October 3, 2012

Will NYC's new "soda ban" reduce obesity? P&S internist Deepu Gowda, MD, MPH – who voted for the "ban" – explains his reasoning.

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Campus News
The New York Times: Report Sees Less Impact in New Autism Definition

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The New York Times

October 2, 2012

Proposed changes to autism diagnosis will not sharply reduce number of children found to have it-- Dr. Catherine Lord is senior researcher.

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Mental Health
The New York Times: High Stress Can Make Insulin Cells Go Dormant

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The New York Times

October 1, 2012

Domenico Accili theorizes that in type 2 diabetes, insulin-producing cells revert to an earlier developmental state.

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Research
The Takeaway: Megan Sykes on Mouse Stand-ins Leading Towards Cures, Treatment

September 28, 2012

CUMC's Dr. Megan Sykes talks to "The Takeaway" about mouse stand-ins leading the way towards cures, treatment for patients.

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Cancer
The New York Times: Seeking Cures, Patients Enlist Mice Stand-Ins

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The New York Times

September 26, 2012

Megan Sykes, a medical researcher at Columbia, has a mouse with a human immune system — her own. She calls it “Mini-Me.”

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Cancer
Neurons Use “Barcodes” to Tell Self from Non-Self

September 25, 2012

Neurons use “barcodes” to tell self from non-self. Self-avoidance necessary for proper neuronal wiring; implications for autism.

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Research
Parkinson’s Disease Mechanism Identified

September 25, 2012

Researchers identify mechanism for non-familial form of Parkinson’s disease. May lead to therapeutic targets & blood test for PD.

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Research

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