Veterinary student studies raw Amazonian meat

Cornell veterinary student Emily Aston ’15 went into the heart of the Amazon to conduct the most remote study to date of the foodborne and waterborne pathogen Toxoplasma gondii.

Yrjo Grohn wins lifetime achievement award

Dr. Yrjo Grohn, professor of epidemiology at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Association for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine.

Gene prevents buildup of misfolded cell proteins

For the first time, Cornell researchers have identified a key gene responsible for preventing the accumulation of misfolded proteins in cells, a disorder that underlies numerous diseases.

Study narrows origin of dogs

Dogs were likely domesticated between 9,000 and 34,000 years ago, according to an analysis of individual genomes of modern dogs and gray wolves.

Dr. Scott E. Palmer named NYS equine medical director

Scott E. Palmer, VMD, was named New York state’s equine medical director. He will also become an adjunct professor at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Study links poor dolphin health to Gulf oil spill

Dolphin health took a toxic nosedive in one of the areas hit hard by the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to a new study led by NOAA that includes work by Cornell scientists.

Student’s yak research may reduce infection in Nepal

Published research by a College of Veterinary Science student could help reduce the infection rate of brucellosis and other zoonotic diseases in such countries as Nepal.

Scientists to explore antioxidant overconsumption

Cornell researchers will explore why too many antioxidants can do harm with a $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Town-gown partnerships celebrated with awards

At the Town-Gown Awards (TOGO) ceremony at Morrison Hall Dec. 7, Cornell administrators bestowed awards to celebrate partnerships between the university and local organizations.