Study finds ‘Achilles’ heel’ of Crohn’s-linked bacteria

The discovery of an “Achilles’ heel” in a type of gut bacteria that causes intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn’s disease may lead to more targeted therapies for the difficult-to-treat disease, researchers have found.

Seminar series addresses grand challenge of climate change

University-wide seminar provides important views on the critical issue of climate change, drawing from many perspectives and disciplines.

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Architect Peter Robinson creates, protects Black spaces

The visiting critic discusses the importance of social design shaped by community partnerships, and a collaboration with AAP students and Black high schoolers in Brooklyn.

Cornell celebrates Morrison with colloquium, reading, film

The College of Arts and Sciences will continue its celebration of the life of Toni Morrison, M.A. ’55, with a slate of activities this spring, starting with a “Toni Morrison at 90” colloquium to honor Morrison’s 90th birthday on Feb. 18.

Trustees approve new Department of Literatures in English

Changing the name of the Department of English to the Department of Literatures in English better reflects the world and the department’s diverse fields of study, faculty members say.

NEH grants Cornell $750K to develop ‘Freedom’ database

The grant will support development of the database, which collects and compiles fugitive slave advertisements from 18th- and 19th-century U.S. newspapers.

Tumor microenvironment helps aggressive lymphomas

The environment surrounding the cells of a lymphoma tumor has a strong influence on the progression of these blood-cell cancers and their responses to therapies, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

New research grants support Ithaca-area communities

Cornell faculty and students are teaming up with community partners in Tompkins County to address opioid use, increase food security, build a greener construction industry and share stories of Ithaca’s Black history pioneers.

‘Racism in America’ webinar to examine protest movements

In its next webinar, the College of Arts and Sciences’ (A&S) yearlong webinar series, “Racism in America,” will examine how protest movements and civil disobedience have sought to both end and uphold white supremacy and racial discrimination. The Feb. 24 event, in partnership with the Cornell Law School, is free and open to the public.

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