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Three-Dimensional Gene Hubs May Promote Brain Cancer

The way DNA folds inside the nucleus of brain cells may hold the key to understanding a devastating form of brain cancer called glioblastoma, suggests a new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

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Study Finds Protein Partnership Protects Chromosomes

A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine provides insights into how cells maintain the tiny end caps of chromosomes as they divide, a key process in keeping cells healthy. Using yeast, the researchers reveal protein interactions that could explain how the enzyme telomerase is tightly regulated to prevent cells from dividing uncontrollably or aging prematurely.

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Gut Microbes Release Cancer-fighting Bile Acids that Block Hormone Signals

Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine, known as the gut microbiota, can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

Dr. Sabine Ehrt

Dr. Sabine Ehrt Named Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine

As chair, Dr. Ehrt seeks to build on the department’s already robust national and international footprint in tuberculosis research and expand its portfolio in other areas of research and innovation.

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Dr. Martha Bruce. Photo Credit: John Abbott

Care Management Intervention May Provide Relief to Homebound Elderly

November 11, 2014

Training nurses to recognize and manage depressive symptoms may benefit homebound elderly.

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Dr. Martha Bruce, News from WCM

Jimmy Castellanos

The Veterans Who Call Weill Cornell Home

November 11, 2014

At least six military veterans and reservists are sharing their unique perspectives on medicine, commitment and service as students at Weill Cornell.

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Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher, News from WCM

Schematic of a lipid bilayer representing a simple cell membrane. A new study in the Journal of General Physiology shows that activity of ion channel proteins, which are important for cell-to-cell communication, is markedly reduced during anesthesia. Image credit: Dr. Olaf Andersen

Study Offers New Clue into How Anesthesia Works

November 10, 2014

New research shows it is proteins that are affected by commonly used anesthesia.

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Dr. Catherine Lord

Study Finds Parent Intervention is Best for Helping Toddlers with Autism

November 10, 2014

Toddlers with autism show improvements after intensive intervention by parents.

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Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, News from WCM

Awards & Honors

Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors Across Weill Cornell Medical College - Week of Oct. 31 - Nov. 7

November 7, 2014

Dr. Charles Bardes wins the Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award from the Association of American Medical College and other awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the week of Oct. 31 - Nov. 7.

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Awards & Honors

Dr. Cary Reid

Funding Renewed for Aging and Pain Research Center

November 6, 2014

Cornell's Translational Research Institute for Pain in Later Life receives a renewal grant from the National Institute on Aging to help older adults prevent and manage pain.

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Dr. Karl Pillemer

Study Highlights Prevalence of Mistreatment Between Nursing Home Residents

November 6, 2014

Inappropriate, disruptive, or hostile behavior between nursing home residents is a sizable problem.

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Dr. Mary Charlson

Meditation Program Increases Quality of Life for Breast Cancer Survivors

November 4, 2014

A new meditation program increases quality of life for breast cancer survivors from minority and underserved populations.

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Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors Across Weill Cornell Medical College - Week of Oct. 24 - Oct. 31

October 31, 2014

Awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the week of Oct. 24 - Oct. 31.

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Awards & Honors

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Blood Vessel Damage Plays Key Role in Alzheimer's-related Dementia

October 29, 2014

Changes occurring in blood vessels play a major role in Alzheimer's dementia, new research shows.

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Dr. Robert Min

Siemens Introduces MRI Education Tool For Pediatric Patients

October 28, 2014

A special kit is designed to diffuse pediatric patients' anxiety about MRI exams by educating them about the procedure in a gentle and compelling way.

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Awards & Honors

Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors Across Weill Cornell Medical College - Week of Oct. 17 - Oct. 24

October 24, 2014

Awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the week of Oct. 17 - Oct. 24.

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Awards & Honors

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Fauci: Quelling Ebola's Perfect Storm in West Africa Requires Global Mobilization

October 24, 2014

Dr. Anthony Fauci '66 discusses the deadly Ebola outbreak and how to stop its spread during Weill Cornell's Global Health Grand Rounds.

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Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi and laboratory team

New Cellular Pathway Implicated in COPD Development

October 22, 2014

New research from Weill Cornell investigators shows how cigarette smoke results in cell death, a contributing factor in COPD development.

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Dr. Lewis C. Cantley

Dr. Lewis C. Cantley and Dr. Catherine Lord Elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

October 20, 2014

Weill Cornell faculty have been recognized with one of the highest honors in health and medicine.

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Awards & Honors

Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors Across Weill Cornell Medical College - Week of Oct. 10 - Oct. 17

October 17, 2014

Awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the week of Oct. 10 - Oct. 17.

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Awards & Honors

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Discovery Leads to Better Understanding of Polydactyly

October 16, 2014

Weill Cornell research reveals unexpected mechanisms underlying shaping of limbs in the womb.

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The first-year students in the Class of 2018 receive their white coats during the White Coat Ceremony 2018. Joshua Agjei, Rhiannon Aguilar, Nicole Aguirre, Sydney Ariagno and Sanjeethan Baksh

First-Year Students Begin Their Medical Journeys

October 16, 2014

Weill Cornell's Class of 2018 comprises 101 exceptional students.

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Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher

A Slice of Life at Weill Cornell

October 16, 2014

Four students from the class of 2018 talk with Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher

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Joanna Cis and baby Kacper after suffering pulmonary embolism

Deep Breaths

October 13, 2014

Thanks to teamwork -- and a lot of free pens -- physicians and surgeons are treating pulmonary embolism faster and more effectively.

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