Biology scholars diversify grad-school landscape

The Office of Undergraduate Biology's Biology Scholars Program offers mentoring, study groups and guidance to biology majors from underrepresented groups.

Grant to aid study of microbes' role in soil carbon cycle

A project led by Cornell researchers to better understand soil microbes and their role in the carbon cycle has received a three-year, $3.59 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Study challenges model of Alzheimer's disease progression

Researchers provide unprecedented evidence that basal forebrain pathology precedes and predicts both entorhinal pathology and memory impairment in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Donald Smith, veterinary college dean emeritus, dies

Donald F. Smith, DVM, Austin O. Hooey Dean Emeritus of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, died Saturday, Oct. 29 following a serious illness. He was 66 years old.

Paul McEuen on nanoscience and bridging disciplines

Professor Paul McEuen talks about pushing nanoscience at Cornell to the next level, the challenge of recruiting midcareer faculty who bridge disciplines and the importance of asking, “What if?”

Public health symposium to take place Nov. 4

The 2016 Cornell University One Health + Public Health + Global Health Symposium will take place Nov. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Biotech G10 and the lobby.

Veterinary students train with simulators in new lab

The Tetlow and Roy Park Veterinary Innovation Laboratory functions as a classroom and a workshop that will change the way veterinary medicine is taught at Cornell.

Alumnus shares medical ethics experience

Physician Wayne Waz '84 spoke with students in professor Stephen Hilgartner's class on "Ethical Issues in Health and Medicine" to share his experience with the changing medical profession.

Bad mitochondrial DNA may increase risk of autism in kids

Cornell researchers have confirmed a genetic link between mitochondrial DNA, which is passed on from the mother, and some forms of autism spectrum disorder.