Seven faculty members elected AAAS fellows

Seven Cornell faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. This year's fellows, 564 in all, will be honored at a virtual event Feb. 19.

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A Q&A with Dr. Katharyn Mitchell of the veterinary college

Mitchell recently joined the College of Veterinary Medicine as assistant professor in the section of large animal internal medicine.

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Veterinary surgeon-scientist shifts from Cornell to AVMA

Lisa Fortier, Ph.D. ’98, the James Law Professor of Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, has devoted her career to developing cutting-edge treatments that can dramatically improve both horses’ and humans’ lives.

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Diane Bailey to head Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture

Diane Bailey, the Geri Gay Professor of Communication, has been named director of the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture.

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COVID variant siblings show different levels of virulence

As the world enters a third year of pandemic-related uncertainties, one thing does seem certain: The SARS-CoV-2 virus mutates and keeps us on our toes.

Bald eagle rebound stunted by poisoning from lead ammunition

A new study finds that despite increasing numbers of bald eagles, poisoning from eating dead carcasses or parts contaminated by lead shot has reduced population growth by 4% to 6% annually in the Northeast.

Thirteen-year-old Siberian Husky thrives after treatment for soft-tissue sarcoma

Diagnostic tests did not reveal any evidence of cancer spread beyond the dog's knee, making him a good candidate for surgery.

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Measuring medicine in livestock supports the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Scientists at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine analyzed four different antimicrobial measurement methods used across the globe in the hopes of steering governing groups toward a more unified monitoring system.

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Basset hound beats back persistent skin troubles, cancer scare

The folds in a basset hound’s face are a hallmark of the breed’s droopy charm, but for six-year-old dog Daisy, an allergic reaction changed those folds from adorable to painful.

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