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Women’s Wellness
Michael J. Fox Receives Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award for Historic Parkinson’s Disease Advocacy
The landscape of medical research and public advocacy shifted significantly this week as actor and activist Michael J. Fox was…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Illuminating the Danger: Groundbreaking Study Links Nighttime Light Exposure to Detrimental Cardiac Remodeling and Heart Disease
Modern urbanization has profoundly transformed the nocturnal environment, replacing natural darkness with a persistent, pervasive glow from streetlights, digital devices,…
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Healthy Aging
Rewriting the Rules of Biology: Dr. Chaska Walton and the Quest to Engineer Living Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease
The landscape of modern biomedical research is increasingly defined by scientists who refuse to accept traditional boundaries, viewing biological systems…
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Healthy Aging
Shrinking the Doctor to 20 Nanometers: How Synthetic Biologists Are Redefining the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
The landscape of modern neurodegenerative medicine is undergoing a profound philosophical and technological shift, moving away from reactive pharmacology toward…
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Healthy Aging
Faces of Discovery: Chaska Walton, PhD, and the Dawn of Living Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease
The Buck Institute’s "Faces of Discovery" series illuminates the brilliant minds dedicated to unraveling the complexities of aging and pioneering…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Serotonin Signaling and Heart Valve Disease: Research Unveils How Chemical Messengers and Antidepressants May Influence Cardiac Remodeling
A multicenter investigation led by researchers at Columbia University’s Department of Surgery has uncovered evidence suggesting that serotonin, a chemical…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Serotonin Signaling and Genetic Predisposition in the Progression of Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation and Heart Valve Disease
Research published between 2023 and 2026 has fundamentally altered the medical community’s understanding of how serotonin, a chemical messenger primarily…
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Healthy Aging
Faces of Discovery: Chaska Walton, PhD, Pioneers Living Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease
The Buck Institute’s commitment to advancing human health is exemplified by the groundbreaking work of its scientists. Through its "Faces…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Serotonin Signaling and Heart Valve Disease: Uncovering the Link Between Neurotransmitters and Cardiac Remodeling
The human heart is a masterpiece of mechanical engineering, relying on a series of valves to ensure that blood flows…
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease
Serotonin is a chemical messenger most frequently recognized for its profound influence on emotional well-being, sleep cycles, and digestive health.…
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