Scientists recently identified two types of neurons that enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement. Neuroscientist Eiman Azim discusses the work in a Q&A.
Kawasaki disease, the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children, may be caused by fungal particles or toxins carried on wind currents from northeastern China to Japan.
Columbia University School of Nursing has welcomed its largest enrollment of incoming combined BS/MS and MS students for the 2014–15 academic year, which starts in June.
Columbia researchers have taken a significant step forward toward deciphering the genetics of schizophrenia, which could have important implications for early detection of the condition.
