Avian flu causes major adverse impact in dairy herds

The impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the poultry industry is well documented. But the health of the dairy industry is also at risk.

How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities

The threat of mosquito-borne diseases, which climate change is expected to exacerbate, highlights local politics’ pivotal and understudied role in public health. 

Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture powers 15 innovative new projects

The Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture has announced the recipients of its 2025 Research Innovation Fund faculty and student grants supporting new, cross-disciplinary projects designed to improve global food systems via digital innovation.

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Common antibiotic is 99.9% effective against typhoid

Cornell researchers have identified an antibiotic, rifampin, that is 99.9% effective against Salmonella Typhi, the bacterium that causes typhoid fever. 

Feline Health Center initiative to track avian flu spread in cats

When cats get sick with H5N1 avian influenza, they get severely ill, with up to 70% of affected cats dying, but little is known about how the virus spreads in cats.

Faculty, staff win 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

The honor is presented annually, recognizing awardees on campuses across the SUNY system for their commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction and serving the public good.

Research at risk: Better testing for tick-borne diseases

Unlike some current tests, new testing could provide results even before symptoms occur – and even for unknown diseases.

Cornell Atkinson awards catalyze solutions in food, climate, clean energy

Atkinson Venture Fund awards have distributed $21.7 million to 223 projects spanning every college on Cornell’s campus over 15 years.

Biodiversity allows for sustainable fisheries, better nutrition

To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition from smaller portions of fish.