Putting the Brakes on Bacterial Mobility: A New Approach to Fighting Disease

Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by disrupting the bacteria’s ‘motor,’ preventing it from spreading through the body.  

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Ecologist Jed Sparks elected AAAS Fellow

A current Cornell faculty member and an incoming professor have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. 

Five early-career professors win NSF development awards

Researchers studying novel traits in organisms and the fundamental understanding of extreme weather are among the five Cornell assistant professors who've received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.

Avian influenza discovered in NYS bobcats

Researchers tracked 16 live bobcats in the state and found widespread exposure to avian flu, with evidence of bobcats surviving but also succumbing to the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain. 

Framework offers systems-level analysis of cancer mutations

A study from Cornell researchers could enable a quantum leap forward in identifying and deciphering cancer-driving genetic mutations, the first step in developing effective therapeutics.

Biomarker for most common cancer in young men confirmed

Cornell researchers have confirmed that a previously identified biomarker for detecting malignant testicular germ cell tumors – the most common solid cancers in young men – has the potential to improve patient outcomes through early detection. 

Michael Kotlikoff named Cornell’s 15th president

The Cornell Board of Trustees voted to appoint Michael I. Kotlikoff, who has served as interim president since July 2024, Cornell’s 15th president, effective immediately.

Momentum builds for AI in veterinary medicine

The second Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine  (SAVY) promises to ignite new collaborations and innovations in this burgeoning field.

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Wildlife health center to host inaugural Distinguished Speakers

Dr. Craig Stephen and Dr. Marcela Uhart, leading experts in wildlife health and the One Health paradigm, have been selected as the inaugural Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health Distinguished Speakers.