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Autism Linked to Shape of Cerebellum

July 13, 2018

Neuroimaging studies of children with autism reveal structural differences in the cerebellum, a neuron-dense brain region.

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Schizophrenia May Arise From Disruption in Small Networks of Neurons

A breakdown in the synchronized behavior of some neurons may produce schizophrenia symptoms, according to a new study of a mouse model of the disorder.

Mortimer D. Sackler Prize Awarded to Takao Hensch, PhD

Columbia University and Weill Cornell announce Takao Hensch, PhD, as this year's recipient of the Mortimer D. Sackler, MD Prize, which recognizes leaders in developmental psychobiology.

Suicide Risk Is Higher In First Year After Deliberate Self-Harm

American adults who survive deliberate self-harm—particularly with a firearm—are at increased risk of suicide in the short term, according to a new study from Columbia University Medical Center.

PTSD Symptoms May Be Prevented With Ketamine

Columbia researchers have found that giving a small dose of ketamine one week before a psychologically traumatic event may help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder.

Gift Expands Reach of Program to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence

The Chapman Perelman Foundation has contributed $1 million to Columbia Psychiatry to expand an initiative that provides mental health services to victims of domestic violence.

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