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Study in Mice Identifies a Type of Cell That Promotes Parental Care

The newly-discovered adrenal cell produces a hormone that is also present in humans.

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They were recognized for their contributions in economics, mathematics, and engineering.

The funded projects span fields ranging from astronomy to epidemiology, and climate change to law.

The discovery that a lipid helps induce cell death could improve treatments for certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.

Laura Kaufman, the new chair of the chemistry department, first came to Columbia as an undergraduate.

Omid Cohensedgh's childhood experiences inspired him to enter the field of medicine.

A Columbia study is the first to analyze homicide trends spanning two decades among women aged 25 to 44.

The award is given annually to an NIH HEAL Initiative researcher who demonstrates research excellence, supports broad dissemination of key research

A new study suggest that a common medical practice for patients who have suffered strokes should stop.

National trends underscore a public health need to broaden outpatient mental health care access.

A new paper lays the foundation for orally diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer using genetically modified bacteria.

How Columbia conservators, Nano Initiative scientists, and a music scholar used state-of-the-art technology to examine a score.

Kailani Acosta is curating an exhibition that explores how geology, history, and culture intersect and influence each other.