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In “My Life, My Science,” Nancy Wexler, a longtime professor of neuropsychology at CUIMC, describes her pursuit of the causes and a cure for Huntington’s disease.
New Columbia University research reflects a growing understanding of how the gut can drive behaviors across species.
Nearly 10 million electronic patient records will help reveal the diseases, behaviors, and environments that precede Alzheimer’s.
New findings shed light on a widespread gap in the geologic record.
A single shot in skeletal muscle improved the heart’s own ability to protect and heal after a heart attack.
Universities will be critical to keeping America at the forefront of this rapidly advancing field, says research panel.
Faculty and students led panels, poster sessions, and a debate on how AI is shifting pedagogy.
One of the most influential programming languages in history was created by Columbia professor Bjarne Stroustrup.
These trends could have a significant impact on marine life, tourism, and coastal economies.
Janie Zhang is studying computer science and psychology, exploring the overlap between human behavior and artificial intelligence.
The new space in Schermerhorn Hall will support collaborative learning and community connection among students and faculty.
Professor Andrew Blumberg is part of a team that tested AI’s upper limits by asking it to answer unsolved math problems.