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New research in mice suggests omega-3s may help prevent miscarriage, preterm delivery, and stillbirth caused by uterine infections with bacteria commonly found in the mouth.
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A hormone called irisin–produced during exercise–may protect neurons against Alzheimer’s disease.
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A study from Columbia University researchers suggests that DNA sequencing can help diagnose the underlying genetic causes of fetal anomalies found during prenatal ultrasounds.
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Aerobic exercise is known to improve cognition in the elderly; a new Columbia study shows it’s good for adults as young as 20.
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Latest News
- January 2, 2018
Columbia's new Program for Mathematical Genomics will host a two-day symposium in February on cancer genomics and mathematical data analysis.
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- December 20, 2017
Using electron microscopy, CUMC biologists have captured the first detailed images of a calcium membrane pore in action, revealing a potential target for treating cancer.
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- December 18, 2017
Glasses that block blue light may help people with insomnia get more sleep, a new CUMC study has found.
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- December 14, 2017
At TED 2017, CUMC radiation scientist David Brenner discussed his work using physics to create a new, potentially life-saving weapon against drug-resistant microbes.
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- December 11, 2017
Joachim Frank received his Nobel Medal on Dec. 10 in Stockholm and described his work in electron microscopy in his Nobel lecture.
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- November 23, 2017
Microscopic data recorder takes advantage of CRISPR to monitor biological surroundings.
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- November 15, 2017
A new study from Columbia University sheds light on the prenatal environmental exposures that link birth season and disease risk.
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- November 10, 2017
Under the direction of Donna Farber, PhD, the recently revitalized Division of Surgical Sciences aims to foster basic science research and train a new generation of scientists.
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- October 16, 2017
Two research teams at Columbia University Medical Center have received grants from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to help build a Human Cell Atlas.
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- October 4, 2017
Joachim Frank discusses the call from Sweden and his work using cryo-electron microscopy to reveal the three-dimensional shapes of biological molecules.
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