New lab test to detect persistent HIV strains in Africa may aid search for cure

A multinational team led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators developed a test for an HIV strain that disproportionately affects women and will benefit patients around the world.

Bio-based tool quickly detects concerning coronavirus variants

Cornell researchers have developed a bioelectric device that can detect and classify new variants of coronavirus, and potentially other viruses, such as measles and influenza, to identify those that are most harmful.

Cornell team hopes judges say ‘Yes!’ to Nonna’s Nopales gnocchi

Cornell IFT team goes to Chicago with their Nonna’s Nopales futuristic food product – gnocchi made from superfood cactus paddles.

Youth program expands to help NYS children with special needs

ACT for Youth, which promotes adolescent health and well-being in New York state, has been awarded $5 million to help local health departments improve care for youth with special needs.

Cornell inventors celebrated at cross-campus event

Cornell inventors are turning visionary ideas into tangible solutions to global challenges. Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing celebrated their achievements at its inaugural Bearers of Innovation event.

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Cell division: Before commitment, a long engagement

Before a cell commits fully to the process of dividing itself into two new cells, it may ensure the appropriateness of its commitment by staying for many hours – sometimes more than a day – in a reversible intermediate state, according to new research.

TeraPore uses Cornell research to address virus filtration challenges

TeraPore Technologies, co-founded by Rachel Dorin, Ph.D. ’13, and its novel nanofiltration products are changing how the pharmaceutical industry is reducing risk of harmful virus contamination in biological drugs.

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Dirty cooking fuels pose major threat to infants in India

A new paper quantifies the impact of cooking fuel choice on indoor air pollution and early childhood mortality in India.

Predicting chronic wasting disease in counties could prevent spread

Wildlife experts have developed a regional computer model – and user friendly app – that predicts counties where wildlife managers should target their surveillance of chronic wasting disease in deer.