Artery stiffness may change cell behavior and contribute to atherosclerosis, researcher finds

Cynthia Reinhart-King, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, is investigating atherosclerosis from a new perspective - with hopes of finding new ways to treat it.

Modeling the Internet from the top down, but keeping sight of small details

Three Cornell researchers with expertise in very different fields are collaborating on a $1.5 million NSF grant to create computer models of large networks that don't throw out small details. (Feb. 25, 2009)

Earth's natural treasures on display in Snee

The Timothy N. Heasley Mineralogy Museum, in the lobby of Snee Hall, hosts several collections of minerals and gems. (Feb. 20, 2009)

Glowing 'Cornell dots' can show surgeons where tumors are

Brightly glowing nanoparticles known as 'Cornell dots' are a safe, effective way to 'light up' cancerous tumors so surgeons can find and remove them. (Feb. 18, 2009)

Weill Cornell, Ithaca researchers use cotton candy to create new blood-flow routes

Using a cotton candy machine, a team of physicians and scientists from Weill Cornell Medical Center and the Ithaca campus may have developed a way to create engineered tissue. (Feb. 17, 2009)

New student team aims to create biomachines that destroy pollutants, cancer cells

The Cornell International Genetically Engineered Machines student project team, formed this year, uses biological, not mechanical, components to make machines. (Feb. 17, 2009)

Role of protein in tumor growth is highlighted by researcher using 3-D model

By observing the behavior of cancer cells grown in both two and three dimensions, a Cornell researcher has shown that a previously underestimated protein could be a key factor in allowing cancer to grow and spread. (Feb. 10, 2009)

Five on faculty honored as AAAS fellows

Thomas J. Burr, Richard Durrett, Dexter Kozen, Sally McConnell-Ginet and John C. Schimenti have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (Feb. 5, 2009)

Student receives outstanding undergraduate award in computing

Tal Rusak was one of two students in North America honored by the Computing Research Association for outstanding potential in computing research. (Feb. 4, 2009)