Iconic veterinary professor Francis H. Fox dies at 92

Francis H. Fox, DVM '45, professor emeritus of large animal medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine, died March 13 in Ithaca at the age of 92.

Animal scientist Patrick Concannon dies at 73

Patrick W. Concannon, Ph.D. ’71, a visiting fellow and emeritus faculty member in Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, died Feb. 23 in St. Petersburg, Florida, at age 73.

Method to find bad mutations may improve maize crops

Cornell researchers have developed a way to predict bad mutations in the maize genome, addressing a major challenge for breeders trying to grow better crops and feed rising populations.

Beating bird wings generate electricity for data collector

A technology that generates electricity from the beating wings of birds, bats or even moths could produce enough power to run a device that collects data used by biologists.

Scientists sequence genome of classical Hodgkin lymphoma

A team of researchers has sequenced the genome of classical Hodgkin lymphoma, illuminating exactly which proteins are altered in individual patients. The findings could pave the way to delivering personalized treatments.

Ecological corridor to preserve Ecuadorian Andes bears

A Cornell research team is joining local efforts to help design a socio-ecological corridor that could help save endangered, threatened, endemic species in Ecuador's Andes region.

New pest-fighting, yield-boosting alfalfa to help farmers

Three new varieties of alfalfa developed over many years at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences combat devastating pests, increase yields and improve forage quality.

Viticulture journal toasts vineyard protection research

In Cornell's young wine and grape program, a former graduate student and two professors have earned 2015 scientific paper of the year honors from the American Society for Enology and Viticulture.

DNA safeguard may be key in cancer treatment

Cornell researchers have developed a new technique to understand the actions of key proteins required for cancer cells to proliferate. This could help guide the development of drugs currently in clinical trials.