Scientists bolster 'phage' weapons in food safety battle

In the war to keep food safe from bacteria, Cornell food scientists examine a class of weaponry called bacteriophages – an all-natural biological enemy for Listeria.

RNA insecticide could target specific pests

A novel insecticide targets a specific gene in a pest, killing only that bug species on crops and avoiding collateral damage to beneficial insects caused by today’s pesticides.

New moth may curb pests, delay Bt crop resistance

A new study published in BMC Biology describes greenhouse trials of a genetically engineered diamondback moth that suppresses populations of pest diamondback moths and reduces their resistance to Bt.

Student interns help stir growth at Ithaca Hummus

Students Kelley McElfresh ’16, Devin Hegelein ’17 and Katie Kraft ’17 are making substantial contributions to sales and manufacturing at Ithaca Hummus in Groton, New York.

Beth Lyon to direct Farmworker Legal Assistance Clinic

This summer, Cornell Law School welcomes new clinical faculty member Beth Lyon, founder of Cornell’s Farmworker Legal Assistance Clinic, which assists farm workers and rural immigrant communities.

Cornell team readies for national 'Weed Olympics' July 21

Cornell will send 11 students for two days of agronomic combat at the 2015 National Collegiate Weed competition at South Charleston, Ohio, July 21-22.

New discovery sheds light on research tool

Cornell researchers have found that when a green fluorescent protein (GFP) is exposed to specific wavelengths of laser light, it turns red. The discovery has potential for researchers studying cell organelles and proteins.

Iron deficiency in children resolved by biofortified pearl millet

A study describes how iron biofortified pearl millet resolved iron deficiency in a group of school-aged children in India within four to six months.

Todd Walter named director of Water Resources Institute

Todd Walter, associate professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, has been appointed director of the New York State Water Resources Institute, effective July 1.