Richard Axel, a renowned neuroscientist and co-director of the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University, has resigned following revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes in light of recently disclosed documents linking Axel to Epstein, causing controversy and prompting his departure from the prestigious Ivy League institution. Axel, who won the Nobel Prize for his significant contributions to neuroscience, has faced scrutiny over his past associations and statements regarding Epstein. This resignation marks a significant moment for Columbia University as it navigates the fallout from the Epstein scandal.