Salmonella food poisoning could damage your DNA

Salmonella food poisoning wallops you for several days, but new research by Cornell food scientists indicates that some of its serotypes – variations of the bacterial species – can have permanent repercussions. It may damage your DNA.

Underwater seagrass meadows dial back polluted seawater

Seagrass meadows can reduce bacterial exposure for corals, other sea creatures and humans, according to new research in Science Feb. 16.

Biology students highlight community service projects

Students shared their experiences with local community service as part of the Office of Undergraduate Biology's Service Leaders Showcase Feb. 9 in Corson Mudd Hall.

Sociologist joins poverty, sustainability experts at UN

Parfait Eloundou-Enyegue, professor and chair of the Department of Development Sociology, joins a group of 15 experts Feb. 21 to start drafting the U.N.'s 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report.

Maize study finds genes that help crops adapt to change

A new study analyzed close to 4,500 maize varieties bred and grown by farmers from 35 countries in the Americas to identify more than 1,000 genes driving large-scale adaptation to the environment.

Teach-in to combat Islamophobia through education

Cornell's Department of Near Eastern Studies will hold a teach-in to combat Islamaphobia Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. in the Groos Family Atrium in Klarman Hall.

Sioux leader to speak on Dakota Access Pipeline Feb. 16

David Archambault, chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation, will talk on "Standing Rock: The Violation of Indigenous Peoples' Rights," Thursday, Feb. 16, 3:30 p.m., in Room 146 Stocking Hall.

New Weiss fellows and teaching award recipients honored

Seven faculty members were honored with Stephen H. Weiss Fellowship awards, recognizing excellence in teaching undergraduate students, at an event in Klarman Hall Feb. 9.

Dairy team wins food safety leadership award

The Dairy Foods Extension team received the inaugural Food Safety Leadership Award from the International Dairy Foods Association Jan. 30 for the team's work to enhance food safety.