Scientist Richard Axel announced he is resigning as co-director of Columbia University's premier interdisciplinary brain research center over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Scientist Richard Axel announced he is resigning as co-director of Columbia University's premier interdisciplinary brain research center over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Dr. Richard Axel, a longtime Columbia University professor, is mentioned repeatedly in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice.