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A new study from Columbia pediatricians found that new mothers are more receptive to educational materials that contain facts, not criticism, about sugary drinks.
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Columbia researchers may have uncovered a new way to prevent, and possibly reverse, the liver's deterioration during fatty liver disease, which affects one in four Americans.
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3D imaging is revealing how friendly bacteria communicate with their hosts to take up residence in the gut.
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Headlines about CRISPR babies may be waning, but the gene-editing tool is still poised to impact our society. Columbia CRISPR expert Samuel Sternberg explains what the general public needs to know.
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- April 7, 2017
New research from Emmanuelle Passegué reveals how some stem cells age and how they may be rejuvenated to promote healthy aging.
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- March 27, 2017
Studies answer an old debate in developmental biology: How do cells destined to form a particular tissue or structure remember what they're supposed to be?
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- March 8, 2017
Columbia University researchers used a new technique to rescue damaged donor lungs and maintain their viability for transplantation for several days.
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- March 3, 2017
After hearing many complaints about noisy subway trains, Columbia doctor Anil Lalwani set out to measure the sound profile of stations around the city.
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- January 25, 2017
Solving a 60-year-old medical mystery, a team led by Columbia researchers has discovered what causes kidney and urinary tract defects in people with DiGeorge syndrome.
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- January 12, 2017
Collaboration will investigate a system biology approach to identifying treatment options for patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
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- January 10, 2017
Transfusions of older blood could be harmful for some patients, leading Columbia researchers to recommend reducing the maximum blood storage limit from six to five weeks.
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- January 10, 2017
Harris Wang, PhD, is among the newest recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
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- December 23, 2016
CUMC's most-read research articles of 2016 included news about wheat sensitivity, BPA, and an unusual type of human embryonic stem cell.
- December 23, 2016
An international consortium of biologists is working to build a complete human genome to address human health challenges.
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