Psyllid peptides could fight citrus greening disease

Peptides found in the Asian citrus psyllid, which feeds on the leaves of citrus trees and spreads a bacteria that causes citrus greening disease, could lead to development of a new pesticide.

eLab teams prepare for virtual Demo Day April 28

Five eLab teams will share their progress this year during the annual eLab Demo Day celebration, which normally takes place on campus but this year will be a virtual event April 28.

COVID-19 impact: Juan Hinestroza on fiber science and PPE

Fiber scientist Juan Hinestroza discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and new possibilities for the materials used in protective medical gear. 

ILR School hub offers NYS-focused COVID-19 information

Aimed at informing workers, unions, employers and policy leaders across New York state, a COVID-19 and Work hub was launched April 16 by the School of Industrial and Labor relations.

COVID-19 treatment depends upon disease severity

How individuals, and health care professionals, deal with infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, varies depending on the severity of the infection.

Ault: Future droughts may ‘eclipse’ those of the past

Given that greenhouse gases still warm the atmosphere and climate change disrupts oceanic hydrology, the forecast for drought looks grim, according to a Cornell paper in Science.

Why is COVID-19 mild for some, deadly for others?

COVID-19 patients experience a wide range of disease severity. Why do some people get severe and life-threatening illness, while others suffer no symptoms or just mild ones?

COVID-19 impact: Jamila Michener on the federal government

Jamila Michener, assistant professor of government, discusses COVID-19 and potential changes in the role of the federal government.

Wallflowers could lead to new cancer, heart drugs

Researchers show that the wallflower is an excellent model plant for discovering new cardenolides that could be used to treat heart disease and cancer.