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Researchers found clumps of non-functioning hnRNP H and at least three other RNA-binding proteins in the brain cells of people who had died with ALS, frontotemporal dementia or both. Bright red clumps of hnRNP H can be seen in the spinal cord motor neurons at left. Healthy neurons are shown at right. (Images: Aarti Sharma /Columbia University)
August 27, 2018 - 10:30am

Researchers found clumps of non-functioning hnRNP H and at least three other RNA-binding proteins in the brain cells of people who had died with ALS, frontotemporal dementia or both.

August 14, 2018 - 3:45pm

The schedule for seminars in fall 2018 has been released.

July 15, 2018 - 10:30am

The Department of Biological Sciences is proud to present its annual 2018 prizes to our graduate students in recognition of their stellar academic achievements and service to their community. Congratulations!

June 4, 2018 - 11:30am

Molly Przeworski was awarded the Distinguished Columbia Faculty Award for exceptional teaching

Figure Divergent Vocalizations
May 25, 2018 - 11:15am

The vertebrate hindbrain includes multiple neural circuits that generate rhythmic behaviors including vocalizations.

Photo of Dr. Yang Dan, University of California Berkeley
May 14, 2018 - 10:15am

HHMI Investigator and Professor of Neurobiology at UC Berkeley Yang Dan was elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Image of brain scan courtesy of Nature
November 9, 2017 - 10:00am

Dr. Rafael Yuste and his collaborators consider the ethical priorites for neurotechnology and artificial intelligence in this Nature article

photo of Dr. Joachim Frank
October 4, 2017 - 11:00am

Dr. Joachim Frank has been awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemisty. Dr. Frank shares this award with Drs.

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