December 1, 2017
Mapping the Many Steps it Takes to Build a Cell
In developing a new tool to trace the proteins that guide cellular development, Columbia University scientists are deciphering one of biology’s most ancient systems.
December 1, 2017
New Imaging Study Reveals How Saturated Fatty Acids Damage Cells
Columbia scientists have determined why excess saturated fats, such as those released from lard, are toxic to cells and cause a wide variety of lipid-related diseases, while unsaturated fats, such as those from fish and olive oil, can be protective.
November 27, 2017
Ear to the Ground, Listening for Nuclear Blasts
Seismologist Lynn Sykes has been working for more than 50 years to halt the testing of nuclear bombs. In his forthcoming book, he provides an insider’s look at the science behind detecting explosions and international efforts to establish a series of treaties.
November 22, 2017
Researchers Identify How Bacterium Survives in Oxygen-Poor Environments
Columbia University biologists have revealed a mechanism by which bacterial cells in crowded, oxygen-deprived environments access oxygen for energy production, ensuring survival of the cell.
November 20, 2017
Applied Mathematician Qiang Du Elected an AAAS Fellow
Qiang Du, the Fu Foundation Professor of Applied Mathematics, joins 391 new fellows awarded this honor from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society.