Geneticist Lis elected to National Academy of Sciences
John Lis, the Barbara McClintock Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics, is one of 84 new members elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2015. Read more
DNA 'spool' modification affects aging and longevity
DNA 'spool' modification affects aging and longevity Read more
Kelly Liu is a recipient of the 2015 Carpenter Award
Kelly Liu is a recipient of this year's Carpenter Award, one of the highest recognitions given by Cornell University for advising.
Julia Goodrich-Ley Lab wins award
Julia Goodrich of the Ley lab has been awarded the 2015 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Awardees by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Read more
The genome and transcription of the zoonotic hookworm-Erich Schwarz
The genome and transcription of the zoonotic hookworm-Erich Schwarz Read more
DNA safeguard may be key in cancer treatment
Cornell researchers have developed a new technique to understand the actions of key proteins required for cancer cells to proliferate. This could help guide the development of drugs currently in clinical trials. Read more
Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut
Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome Read more
Study identifies genetic variation in cellular stress
A new Cornell study examines how genetic differences among individuals impact cellular stress, a first step in understanding how this stress response relates to human diseases, such as diabetes. Read more
Genetics of human gut microbiome makes big splash online
Genetics of human gut microbiome makes big splash online Read more
Biochemistry professor focuses on undergrads
Professor Gerald “Jerry” Feigenson, professor of molecular biology and genetics, uses a variety of techniques to engage his students. Read more
2014 CALS Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Research
Angela Douglas received the 2014 CALS Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Research.
Gerald Feigenson to be awarded the Avanti Award in Lipids.
Jerry Feigenson will be presented the Avanti Award for Lipids. Read more
Plant engineered for more efficient photosynthesis
A genetically engineered tobacco plant, developed with two genes from blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), holds promise for improving the yields of many food crops. Read more
Sex proteins may help fight mosquito-borne diseases
Better understanding of mosquito seminal fluid proteins – transferred from males to females during mating – may hold keys to controlling the Asian tiger mosquito, which transmits deadly diseases. Read more
Chronic intake of Western diet kills mice
A Cornell study offers clues to a little known area of research: how Western diets, which have driven an epidemic of obesity and metabolic syndrome, increase mortality in humans. Read more
Panelists discuss paths to success for women in academia
Panelists offered advice on pathways to success during the May 20 Empowering Women in Science and Engineering symposium. Read more