Researchers Uncover How Viruses Interfere with Learning
NYU Langone study reveals how viral infections may cause learning and memory problems.
Smoking Alters Bacterial Balance in Mouth
NYU Langone study shows that smoking alters the oral microbiome, the mix of roughly 600 bacterial species that live in people’s mouths.
Study Finds Insulin Enhances Dopamine Release in Brain
NYU Langone study finds that hormone insulin enhances dopamine release in the brain.
Study Finds Leading Cancer Drug Has Second Effect
NYU Langone study reveals a new role for a leading treatment in cancer immunology.
Top Geneticist to Lead Center for Human Genetics & Genomics
Renowned geneticist Aravinda Chakravarti, PhD, will lead a new Center for Human Genetics and Genomics at NYU Langone Health.
Vaccine Works Against Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
Scientists have reported the first successful vaccination of a deer against chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal brain disorder caused by unusual infectious proteins known as prions.
Water Dispensers in NYC Schools Linked to Kids’ Weight Loss
NYU Langone researchers part of a team that finds making water more available in public schools leads to declines in students’ weight.
Cell Defense System Features Toxin-Isolating ‘Sponges’
NYU Langone study finds a decoy mechanism in human and animal cells protects them from toxins released by foreign invaders, such as bacteria.
Drinking Affects Bacterial Mix in the Mouth
NYU Langone study shows that drinking one or more alcoholic drinks per day affects the mix of bacteria in the mouth.
How Gene Testing Helps Predict Success with Immunotherapy
Doctors at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center use gene-based immunotherapy to treat prostate cancer.