During pregnancy, cells from the mother and the fetus travel back and forth across the placenta.
Young neurons (green) are shown in the human hippocampus at the ages of (from left) birth, 13 years old and 35 years old. Images by Arturo Alvarez-Buylla lab
The Health eHeart Study is using mobile technology, including the Apple Watch, to integrate health care into people’s everyday lives.
Using optogenetics, anxiety cells in the brains of mice light up when the animal is stressed. Image by Lab of Rene Hen, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
The rapid spread of the flu has led to many questions, including why it appears to be unusually severe this year, whether the vaccine is effective and how people can avoid catching the flu.
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In recent years, non-cigarette tobacco products have become increasingly popular among youth, especially e-cigarettes, the most common form of tobacco used by youth.
School of Medicine faculty and staff reflect on their lived experiences as they relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
