Some research suggests that herpes infections contribute to Alzheimer’s, but in a clinical trial, antiviral treatment did not slow disease progression in people with early symptoms.

Our genome is littered with copies of the same DNA sequences. Columbia’s Shawn Liu believes a better understanding of this debris could deliver new treatments for many brain diseases.

Different types of memories stored in the same neuron of the marine snail Aplysia can be selectively erased.

Research from Eric Kandel’s lab has uncovered further evidence of a system in the brain that persistently maintains memories for long periods of time.

Brushing immediately after eating or drinking something acidic can damage the enamel layer of the tooth.

Caffeine + sugar + kids What’s worse than caffeine for kids? Caffeine plus sugar. Caffeinated drinks that contain sugar, cream, and chocolate can limit a child’s appetite for healthy foods and ...

Age-related memory loss was reversed by boosting blood levels of osteocalcin, a hormone produced by bone cells, in mice.

Heavy cannabis use may alter the brain's dopamine system, which demonstrates signs of a drug addiction commonly seen in other types of drug use.

Psychiatry researchers Jay Gingrich and Jonathan Posner discuss their latest findings on the potential risks of taking SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy.

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons has launched a three-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program for PhD-trained biological scientists. The accelerated curriculum prepares graduates ...

Hundreds of CUIMC employees and community members reenergized with music, ice cream, and advocacy opportunities at the annual employee event.

A new study has found that drug-eluting stents are as effective as surgery for many patients with a blockage in the left main coronary artery.