New process may lead to vaccine for schistosomiasis

Cornell and Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research scientists have developed a way to produce a protein antigen that may be used as a vaccine for the tropical disease schistosomiasis.

Atkinson's Academic Venture Fund awards $1.8M to 15 projects

The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future's Academic Venture Fund awarded $1.8 million in 2017, with 15 grants to seed novel approaches to some of the world's greatest sustainability challenges.

Symposium showcases Geneva Station work June 23

Fascinating science is being done at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES), and student researchers are eager to share their work June 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall.

Davis-Manigaulte honored for NYC extension outreach

Jacqueline Davis-Manigaulte '72 won the 2017 National Urban Extension Leadership Award for excellence in urban extension programming and leadership for her Cornell University Cooperative Extension-New York City work.

Cornell's Jack'd Jerky selected as food contest finalist

Cornell's Jack'd Jerky – a nutritious, vegan on-the-go snack – is a finalist for the Institute of Food Technologists' Student Association & Mars Product Development Competition June 25-28 in Las Vegas.

Imaging technique shows molecular machinery at work

New imaging methods that allow researchers to track the individual protein molecules on the surface of cells offer unprecedented insight into how cells sense and respond to their environments.

Next generation of health care leaders celebrated June 1

Vibrant red and white bouquets lined the Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall as degrees were conferred on 275 students graduating from Weill Cornell Medicine June 1.

At Dairy Center of Excellence event, milk is champ

The Cornell Dairy Center of Excellence, which held its second annual symposium, "Dairy Nutrition for Every Age and Stage," May 16.

Study: Ketamine fails to treat pain, can cause hallucinations

A new study suggests that ketamine doesn't lower levels of pain or reduce the need for pain-killing opioid drugs in the days after an operation, has side effect.