Stem cell research on campus grows after $3M boost
May 22, 2014
As part of its mission to promote cross-campus interactions to enhance training in stem cell biology at Cornell, the Cornell Stem Cell Program held a daylong retreat May 17 on campus. Read more
Panelists discuss paths to success for women in academia
May 22, 2014
Panelists offered advice on pathways to success during the May 20 Empowering Women in Science and Engineering symposium. Read more
2014 MBG Awards Summary
May 20, 2014
Faculty and staff were honored at the Department of Molecular Biology's 2013-14 Awards Ceremony on May 20, 2014. Read more
Algal genes may boost efficiency, yield in staple crops
May 16, 2014
New research has taken a step toward employing genes from blue-green algae to improve staple crop photosynthesis – a potential improvement that could boost plant efficiency and increase yields. Read more
Grad student may have found 'missing link' of meiosis
Mar 25, 2014
Najla Al-Sweel, Ph.D. candidate in molecular biology and genetics, believes she may have found the "missing link" that makes DNA replication work. Read more
Protein discovery may lead to infertility treatment
Jan 30, 2014
A new discovery by Cornell researchers may lead to therapies that allow women who are made infertile through radiation or chemotherapy treatments to have children. Read more
Three elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Apr 29, 2013
Faculty members Kenneth Kemphues, genetics; John Lis, molecular biology and genetics; and Sandra Vehrencamp, neurobiology and behavior, were among 198 new members elected. Read more
Eight honored for improving campus climate for women
Mar 4, 2013
Susan Henry was among eight Cornellians who received the Constance E. Cook and Alice H. Cook Recognition Award for their contributions to improving the climate for women at Cornell. Read more
DNA-repair scaffolds dampen checkpoint singalling by Counteracting the adaptor Rad9
Jan 3, 2013
Marcus Smolka Lab published in Nature. Read more
Susan Henry wins award in lipid biochemistry
Aug 1, 2012
Susan Henry, professor of molecular biology and genetics and former dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has won the 2013 Avanti Award in Lipids. Read more