Cornell leads Ivy League in Peace Corps recruits

With 58 undergraduate alumni serving in the Peace Corps, Cornell ranks No. 4 on the top Peace Corps volunteer-producing colleges and universities among medium-sized institutions. (Jan. 25, 2012)

Cyber literacy links librarians with counterparts in India

Four Cornell librarians and information technologists conferred with counterparts in India at a workshop on information literacy. An outcome is that Indian librarians will come to campus. (Jan. 25, 2012)

Window over mouse spinal cord allows imaging to aid trauma therapy

A study describes an imaging technique that allows researchers to observe a live mouse's spinal cord continuously over time to gain understanding for treating spinal injuries. (Jan. 24, 2012)

Sustainable seaweed: Researchers explore algae-based animal feed

Researchers are testing the algae that's a biofuel byproduct as a protein-rich source of feed to supplement or replace some corn and soybean meal mix traditionally given to food-producing animals

New method connects proteins with mutations that lead to genetic disease

For the first time, a new computational method allows researchers to identify which specific molecular mechanisms are altered by genetic mutations in proteins that lead to disease. (Jan. 18, 2012)

Researchers put the squeeze on citrus disease by developing trees that taste bad to bugs

Researchers have developed genetically engineered orange trees to fight a deadly bacterial citrus disease in Florida. The trees will soon be put to the test.

Study uncovers how DNA unfolds for transcription

Cornell geneticists expand on their previous work that showed how compacted DNA unravels prior to transcription. (Jan. 16, 2012)

Herriot, a luscious new strawberry, beats out other varieties

Herriot is a new tasty strawberry variety with high yields, vigor, disease resistance, eye appeal and a hint of pineapple flavor. (Jan. 12, 2012)

Wasp rediscovered in upstate New York after 100 years

Two tiny wasps have been found in Geneva, N.Y.: One hasn't been seen on this continent since its initial discovery by Cornell scientists in 1915, and the other has never been seen here.