Viruses cross different tissues in insects to infect new hosts

A study in fruit flies advances understanding of the processes and machinery that underlie how insects, such as mosquitoes, spread disease.  

A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program announces 2024-25 call for nominations

A.D. White Professor-at-Large nominations in the areas of Humanities, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences are due Monday, Nov. 27.

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Vaccine pioneer to give Racker Lecture Oct. 3

Peter Kim ’79 will explore how vaccines work and provide an overview of some of the most influential vaccines in history. 

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Scott Emr awarded 2024 Horwitz Prize for discovering ESCRT pathway

“This award places Scott Emr in the company of many of the top figures in molecular biology and biomedical sciences from the past 50 years.” 

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Online course helps veterinarians support rural mental health

The College of Veterinary Medicine and partners have launched a free online course, “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America,” to give learners support strategies and resources to navigate mental health challenges in rural communities.

Genomics reveals sled dogs’ Siberian lineage

A massive multi-institution genomic survey of the Siberian husky has revealed that sled dogs descended from two distinct lineages of Arctic canids and originated in the northeastern Siberian Arctic generations earlier than previously thought.

Decoy carcasses reveal how often stranded dolphins are found

The experiment gave researchers data on the rates at which stranded dolphins are found and reported, and identified areas where fewer decoys were detected, which may merit extra scrutiny by trained observers.

Crisis communication course provides new tools to state health officials

A two-day training program for the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services helps local health officials and first responders convey key messages in a crisis.

Corn-shaped seed pellets to boost habitat for monarchs, bees

Cornell innovation allows growers to use corn seed planting machines to plant strips of milkweed or wildflowers next to their fields.