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Columbia Scientists Identify New Brain Circuit in Mice That Controls Body’s Inflammatory Reactions

Making use of this new brain circuit could lead to new therapies for many immune disorders.

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Columbia engineers have built a new AI tool that shatters a long-held belief in forensics.

Beqaj will graduate this spring with both a medical degree and a master’s in biomedical sciences.

A new research technique zeroes in on the little-explored world of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells, and the brain.

A new computational facility will be used by the University and six other research institutions to promote responsible research and development.

A Columbia neurobiologist fishes for an aggression gene.

The study also asserts the need for clear standards for what evidence gets used in policy decisions.

Researchers found a mechanism that could explain how neurons in mammal noses become tailored to detect a specific odor chemical. 

Columbia physicians treated patients with the therapy in the clinical trials that led to FDA approval.

The University put out major studies in climate science, public health, neuroscience, and quantum mechanics this year.

A new study shows that people use facial appearance to make sentencing decisions, and finds an intervention to counter the bias.

In a new op-ed, Professor Shunichi Nakagawa argues for the importance of advance care planning. 

The findings highlight the potential of couple-based health screening, skills training or joint participation in programs.