Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Avery August named vice provost for academic affairs

Avery August, Ph.D. ’94, chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, will oversee faculty recruitment, development and advancement; department chair training; and selection of academic leadership.

Vitamin E genes identified in maize may help biofortify crops

New research has identified genes that control vitamin E content in maize grain, a finding that could lead to improving the nutritional profile of this staple crop.

Pumpkin genomes sequenced, revealing uncommon evolutionary history

Scientists have sequenced the genomes of two important pumpkin species, Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata.

NYC students catch science ‘bug’ with help from Cornell scientists

More than a dozen teenage scientists spent their lunch hour Oct. 24 learning from Cornell scientists about the chemistry of the Hudson River.

Dogs offer new hope for lymphoma research

New research to improve the effectiveness of promising new cancer treatments could prove mutually beneficial to both dogs and people.

Study finds key to closing achievement gap in biology education

The limited racial and ethnic diversity among people in biology-related careers has long roots according to a new study.

Insectapalooza swarms campus Oct. 28

Creepy-crawlers are coming out to play for Insectapalooza 2017, an interactive, hands-on experience for all ages on Oct. 28.

Transplantation of young blood vessel cells boosts aging stem cells

Transplanting young blood vessel cells into older mice can make their aged stem cells take on the characteristics of young stem cells.

Symposium fosters entrepreneurial spirit at Weill Cornell Medicine

The Dean’s Inaugural Symposium on Opportunities for Entrepreneurship and Academic Drug Development was held Oct. 9 at Weill Cornell Medicine.