Genes influence types of microbes in human gut

A person’s genes can shape the types of microbes that reside in the human gut independent of the environment a person lives in, according to a Cornell-led study.

Cornell startup ZYMtronix partners with enzyme company

ZYMtronix, a startup company with roots in Cornell-developed technology and operating in Cornell’s McGovern Center for business development, has signed an agreement with Codexis, a major producer of pharmaceutical enzymes.

Funding renewed for aging and pain research center

Cornell’s Translational Research Institute for Pain in Later Life has received a five-year, $1.95 million renewal grant from the National Institute on Aging.

From pro-anorexia sites: 'dangerous stigma escalation'

Seeking support, anorexics get "negative enabling" taunts from their online peers.

Food systems global summit slated for Dec. 8

Academic experts and industry insiders will gather at Cornell on Dec. 8 for a global summit to discuss new approaches to emerging food system challenges.

Book details epidemic of alcohol abuse among retirees

The authors of “Retirement and the Hidden Epidemic: The Complex Link Between Aging, Work Disengagement and Substance Misuse – and What To Do About It” presented their findings in New York City Oct. 20.

A fast track for data between Ithaca and New York City

A new system will enable Cornell researchers to transfer large data files smoothly between the Ithaca and New York City campuses.

Cornell, local health agencies prepared for Ebola threat

Campus and local health officials said Oct. 21 that there is little risk locally for an Ebola outbreak, but training, protocols for handling cases and Cornell travel restrictions are part of their readiness efforts.

USDA designates Cornell as obesity prevention hub

Cornell's Northeast Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Center of Excellence has won a $856,250 award to fight obesity.