Content by Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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60 New Autism Genes Identified

The newly identified genes may provide important clues to the causes of autism
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Omega-3s May Hold Key to Unlocking Blood-Brain Barrier

Molecule that shuttles omega-3 fatty acids into the brain may open doorway for delivering neurological therapeutics
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In Youth, COVID-19 Causes More Complications Than Flu

A new global study in children and adolescents with COVID-19 could help improve early diagnosis in youths
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Study Predicts Coronavirus Evolving to Escape Current Vaccines

Current vaccines and some monoclonal antibodies may be less effective against UK and South Africa COVID-19 variants
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Gene Signature Predicts Whether Localized Prostate Cancer Is Likely to Spread

The gene signature, called META-16, was highly effective at predicting time to metastasis and response to anti-androgen therapy 
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Children Produce Different Antibodies in Response to COVID-19

A new study suggests children clear the virus more efficiently than adults
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Coronaviruses Are Masters of Mimicry, New Study Finds

Viral proteins can mimic the shapes of host proteins to trick the host into helping the virus replicate
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Whole-Exome Sequencing Can Help Determine Causes of Fetal Anomalies

In prenatal testing, genomics sometimes sees what genetic tests can’t
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For Patients with Kidney Disease, Genetic Testing May Soon Be Routine

DNA testing can identify a genetic culprit in about 10 percent of adults with chronic kidney disease
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