Study finds how stressed-out cells halt protein synthesis

A new study unravels how cells rapidly stall protein synthesis during stress and then resume their protein-making activities once the stress has passed.

Royse Murphy, former dean of faculty, dies at 98

Royse Peak Murphy, professor emeritus at Cornell, who helped develop many varieties of alfalfa and forage grasses, died Dec. 31 at age 98.

Study shows promise for East Coast broccoli industry

Cornell researchers are leading a team to foster more broccoli farming on the East Coast as a way to save energy and promote a healthful food.

Grant to help reduce Johne's disease in dairy cows

A new $500,000 grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow Cornell researchers to continue their research to identify a bacterium in milk linked to Johne's disease.

Tiny fly is big trouble for berry growers

The invasive spotted wing drosophila is wreaking havoc on berry plants throughout New York state and nationwide. Cornell researchers are zeroing in on how to tackle the problem.

Worms hijack development to foster cannibalism

A roundworm has been found to be able to hijack RNA building blocks to control development and foster cannibalism when food is in short supply, according to a new study.

Willow workshop fires up emerging bioenergy markets

A Dec. 18 workshop on willow biomass heating and biofuels attracted potential growers, manufacturers of harvesting and biomass heating equipment. (Dec. 21, 2012)

Cornell wins economic development funds

To create jobs and support economic growth, Cornell has been awarded funding for three projects in Ithaca and New York City. (Dec. 21, 2012)

Researchers link protein known for cell mobility with protein folding during stress

Cornell researchers have for the first time discovered that a protein known for moving cells around in the body also helps alleviate stress that occurs when the cell's protein factory is overburdened. (Dec. 20, 2012)