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CRISPR Used to Repair Blindness-causing Genetic Defect in Patient-derived Stem Cells

January 27, 2016

Scientists have used a new gene-editing technology called CRISPR, to repair a genetic mutation responsible for vision loss in patient-derived stem cells.

Topic

Ophthalmology
USA Today: Task Force: Doctors should screen all adults for depression

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USA Today

January 26, 2016
Too Much of a Good Thing: Traits That Helped Us Survive Hurt Us Now

January 26, 2016

College of Physicians & Surgeons Dean Lee Goldman discusses his new book, which examines the role DNA plays in attempting to treat diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

Topic

Precision Medicine
Incidence of Psychiatric Disorders Has Increased in a Shrinking Population of Smokers

January 26, 2016

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute found that those who began smoking recently are more likely to have a psychiatric or substance use disorders than those who began smoking previously.

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Mental Health
NPR: Dance Returns The 'Joy Of Movement' To People With Parkinson's

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NPR

January 25, 2016
Libby Wilcox: Her Lens Captured 20th Century Giants, Moments

January 22, 2016

Ms. Wilcox captured and preserved the legacy of Columbia University Medical Center during an extraordinary period of change for American medicine. Jan 24 would have been her 100th birthday.

Topic

Campus News
Rosa Marcus: SSA Union Member/Clerical Technical Award

January 22, 2016
Fran Brogan: Officer of Administration/Managerial Award

January 22, 2016
Nicole Lyn: Officer of Administration/Administrative Professional Award

January 22, 2016
Rachana Gavara, MD: Community Service Award

January 22, 2016