Study reveals how deadly MERS virus enters human cells

Cornell researchers have uncovered details of how the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus enters host cells, findings that offer possible new avenues for treatment.

Welcome new members of the Cornell faculty, 2014-15

To help introduce new members of the university's faculty to the Cornell community, the Cornell Chronicle is publishing brief new-faculty profiles for the 2014-15 academic year.

Gene linked to development of skin cancer in mice

A new study published in Cancer Research links an enzyme to cancer development.

Cornell cancer researchers listen to patients' stories

Cornell cancer researchers meet with cancer patients monthly on campus to get share information and gather input on ways to help patients.

Optogenetics shed light on cardiac, lung, immune disease

The Cornell Heart, Lung and Blood Resource for Optogenetic Mice (CHROMus) uses light to control and observe cells and study diseases of the heart, lungs, vasculature and blood.

Soil health workshop teaches from the ground up

A campus workshop (dates) attracted domestic and international participants who learned about health concepts and management strategies.

Key to pathogenic slime uncovered

A new study reveals the intricacies of how bacteria adhere to surfaces and form biofilms, a discovery that could lead to treatments for some 80 percent of chronic infections.

Cornell continues to make its mark at state fair

From judging milkshake contests to tending goats; from nurturing animal births to assembling yogurt parfaits, Cornell makes a Big Red imprint on the Great New York State Fair.

Animal joint surgeries may lead to human repairs

A pair of unique surgical procedures performed on animals promises to revolutionize the ways surgeons repair cartilage and meniscus tears in human knees and other joints.