New Heights in Medicine

Biotech Treating Diabetes May be as Simple as Growing New Pancreatic Cells Researchers at the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center have already developed an artificial pancreas. Next, a drug that could regenerate pancreatic cells in the body. September 12, 2018
Neuroscience Watching Memories Being Made Scientists have developed a new understanding about how memories exist in the brain, and it could change how we diagnose and treat brain disease forever. September 12, 2018
The Body In Teeth, Markers of Disease Like trees, teeth have rings that tell a story. By seeking abnormalities among them, scientists may have found a new method to identify illness before it hits. September 12, 2018

Medicine Precision Medicine Moves from Promise to Reality For researchers, the ability to use huge datasets to improve health outcomes for individuals and populations has long been elusive. No longer. October 1, 2018
Neurological Health Clues to Addiction in Brains and Genes Researchers are unraveling the mechanisms that drive drug abuse. This may lead to treatments for the cause, not just the symptoms. October 1, 2018
Medicine In an Old Drug, New Hope for Depression The science behind antidepressants has not advanced in half a century. New discoveries, including research into the anesthetic ketamine, could change everything. October 19, 2018
Medicine The Universal Flu Shot Moves Within Reach Long promised, a lifelong vaccine for every form of influenza has entered human trials. October 19, 2018
Policy & Ethics Reflections from Five Research Pioneers Five female scientists and physicians share their experiences in advancing their fields and careers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. October 19, 2018

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