Microscopic changes just below the brain’s surface are most closely linked to cognitive deficits seen in amateur soccer players who frequently head the ball.

Over a thousand schoolkids learned about stem cells, brains, bacteria, and more at CUIMC’s annual Curious Minds Science Zone, an outdoor science extravaganza for local third- through sixth graders.

In recognition of Black History Month, the event “Untold Stories in Health Equity” highlighted overlooked leaders in health care and encouraged attendees to share their own untold stories.

When it comes to having a lasting and fulfilling relationship, common wisdom says that feeling close to your romantic partner is paramount. But a new study finds that it’s not how close you feel that ...

Jordan Orange, MD, PhD, has joined Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons as the Reuben S. Carpentier Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. Orange, who will also ...

As a graduate student, Sternberg worked with Doudna to develop one of the earliest CRISPR-based tools. Since joining Columbia in 2018, Sternberg has broadened his search, looking for additional ...

Since most people, not just postmenopausal women, experience a rapid rise in blood sugar after eating refined carbohydrates, the authors suspect that these findings may also hold true in a broader ...

A type of ultraviolet light called far-UVC—which is safe to use around people—kills more than 99.9% of airborne coronaviruses, a new study at Columbia has found.

An experimental gene therapy for sickle cell disease restored blood cells to their normal shape and eliminated severe pain crises for years after treatment, a multicenter study has found.

Now a new study from Columbia researchers suggests that metformin is indeed a promising drug that could prevent the progression of prostate cancer, but only for tumors with low levels of NKX3.1, which ...

Having more positive experiences in life is associated with lower odds of developing brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease, slower cognitive decline with age, and even a longer life. But how ...