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 Accomplish- ments 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
Stem cell research on campus grows after $3M boost
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
Panelists offered advice on pathways to success during the May 20 Empowering Women in Science and Engineering symposium. Read more
2014 MBG Awards Summary
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
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
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
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
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
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
Marcus Smolka Lab published in Nature. Read more
Susan Henry wins award in lipid biochemistry
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