Cell’s protein-making machines shift modes under stress

Cornell researchers have discovered that the cell’s protein-making machinery, called ribosomes, exists in a hybrid form to meet different needs encountered under normal and stressed conditions.

Uniquely human 'pain of altruism' recruits help in childbirth

Human mothers’ experience of pain and the expression of distress occur today because human ancestors who cried for help survived in greater numbers, according a hypothesis by Cornell psychologist Barbara L. Finlay.

Discovery of genetic mutations may lead to lymphoma therapy

An international team of researchers has discovered a pair of genetic mutations that drive tumor growth in patients who have a deadly subtype of T-cell lymphoma. The findings could lead to new targeted therapies for this aggressive disease.

New research amends earlier triple negative breast cancer finding

Weill Cornell Medical College investigators have invalidated a previously reported molecular finding on triple negative breast cancer that many hoped would lead to targeted treatments for the aggressive disease.

Two students win 2015 Udall scholarships

Fredrick Blaisdell '16 and Steven Ingram '16 have received 2015 Udall scholarships, for students who show potential for careers in environmental public policy, health care and tribal public policy.

Study: Partial knee replacement surgery tops full replacement

Partial knee replacements are superior economically to total knee replacements in older adults, new research from Weill Cornell Medical College and Hospital for Special Surgery investigators suggests.

Cornell to offer two classes with Congolese university

Cornell University will partner with the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Eben-Ezer University of Minembwe to offer two virtual courses, one on peace building and another on African disease patterns.

Weill Cornell's Belfer Research Building certified LEED Gold

Weill Cornell Medical College's state-of-the-art Belfer Research Building has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable design and green construction.

Lindsay Springer wins top grad student food chemistry prize

Lindsay Springer, an accidental wine expert and a graduate student in the field of food science, won the Graduate Research Award March 24 for her work in red wine quality.