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.

Jaak Panksepp lectures on emotions in animals, humans

During his University Lecture, Jaak Panksepp discussed his life work to understand emotions in animals in scientific ways, and apply those findings to humans and treating depression.

After sunflower sea star demise, marine tragedy mounts

Cornell and UC Davis researchers have begun to reckon the marine ecosystem devastation of the Salish Sea – north of Seattle – caused by a disease that led to the disappearance of once-abundant sunflower sea stars.

$2M gift to drive Weill Cornell advances in immunotherapy

To advance a powerful cancer treatment strategy that uses immune cells to fight the disease, Ellen and Gary Davis '76 have made a $2 million gift to Weill Cornell Medicine to drive ongoing research in immunotherapy.

Researchers, alums receive NIH New Innovator Awards

Two Cornell researchers and two alumni were among 48 scientists nationwide who received $1.5 million awards from the National Institutes of Health.

Oct. 24 lecture to probe emotions of humans, animals

An upcoming University Lecture by Jaak Panksepp, professor at Washington State University, will explore the science behind animal and human emotions.

Insectapalooza explores wild world of bugs Oct. 22

Insectapalooza, a celebration of bizarre, bad and beneficial bugs, will be held at Comstock Hall on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Grant to help dairy farms avoid setbacks from extreme weather

Organic dairy farmers in the Northeast have taken a beating over the last several years due to extreme weather, but a new grant will support a project that aims at solutions.

Jumping spiders can hear at a distance, new study proves

While jumping spiders are known to have great vision, a new Cornell study proves for the first time that spiders can hear at a distance.