Dr. Ray J Wu, Professor of Molecular Biology & Genetics passed away February 10, 2008 at the age of 79. Obituary
Harry Theodore Stinson, Jr., Professor Emeritus passed away January 30th 2008 at the age of 81.Obituary
Seminal fluid can impact female fruit fly's fertility, offering clues into human reproduction(January 2008)
BMCB student Wade Heller's first publication is selected as a JBC Paper of the Week (January 2008)
Research sheds light on the mechanics of
gene transcription.January 2008)
Amanda M. Larracuente is a recipient of the 2008 DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics. The award allows young researchers to attend national and international meetings or enroll in laboratory courses. Press Release (January 2008)
Cornell scientists find how a protein binds to genes and regulates them across the human genome(February 2008)
Jim Blankenship has been awarded the Universal Design in Instruction Award.(April 2008)
Maureen Hanson has been named the CALS 2008 recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's award for Excellence in Faculty Service. (April 2008)-
W. Lee Kraus has been named the 2008 recipient of the Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Students in Independent Research. Nominations for this award are from undergraduate students. (April 2008)
Discovery of link in mosquito mating mechanism could lead to new attack on dengue and yellow fever Press Release (April 2008)
Weill Institute announces
four new hires
Scott Emr elected
associate member of elite
European Molecular
Biology Organization
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October 2008
Researchers
describe how
cells take out the
trash to prevent disease
(October 31, 2008)
Cornell launches
Center for Comparative
and Population Genomics
(October 2008)
Researchers
uncover how protein
receptors on cells switch on and off for growth and health
(January 2009)
New Technique provides snapshot
of all genes being transcribed across
human genome. (Dec 2008)