Blood Test Screens for More Than 50 Types of Cancer
Dr. Ruth Oratz, a medical oncologist at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, discusses a study of a blood test to detect cancers early.
Blood Test to Measure Effectiveness of Skin Cancer Treatment
In a new study by NYU Langone researchers, blood tests that track tumor DNA can detect effectiveness of treatment for aggressive skin cancer.
Body Balances Fighting Infection Against Autoimmune Disease
NYU Langone researchers find a cellular signal balances the body’s ability to destroy invading microbes and prevent autoimmune disease.
Born in Brooklyn
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn revamps and expands services for expectant mothers.
Both Experience & Instinct Count When Learning Childcare
NYU Langone study finds a combination of learned skills and ingrained instincts helps babysitter mice to care for infants.
Brachytherapy Director Brings Deep Prostate Cancer Expertise
Dr. Michael J. Zelefsky, director of brachytherapy at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, is a pioneer of radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
Brain Cell Groups Found to Prompt Males to Fight & Mate
NYU Langone study identifies two cell groups in the amygdala that talk to the hypothalamus and may prompt male aggression and mating behavior.
Brain Cells Born Together Wire & Fire Together for Life
NYU Langone researchers explain how neural patterns in place during fetal development shape the microcircuits that enable memory storage.
Brain Cells Regulate Their Own Dopamine Release
NYU Langone researchers find that dopamine neurons regulate their own hormone release rather than controlling neighboring cells.
Brain Circuit Directs Signals
Study bolsters understanding of brain circuit and points to new targets for treating psychiatric disorders.