Bacteria employ 'quality-control' machinery, say biomolecular engineers

Bacteria possess built-in machinery that track the shape and quality of proteins trying to pass through its cytoplasmic membrane, Cornell biomolecular engineers report. (Aug. 2, 2012)

Susan Henry wins prestigious award in lipid biochemistry

Susan Henry, professor of molecular biology and genetics and former dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has won the 2013 Avanti Award in Lipids. (Aug. 1, 2012)

Panelists: Creativity in science can and should be fostered

Five renowned panelists spoke to international veterinary students and others about the need to foster creativity in the sciences July 30 on campus. (Aug. 1, 2012)

Stem cells create new heart cells in baby mice, but not in adults, study shows

A new study by Cornell and University of Bonn researchers found that stem cells do not create new heart cells in adult mice after a heart attack, settling a decades-old controversy. (July 30, 2012)

Insights into protein folding may lead to better flu vaccine

A new method for looking at how proteins fold inside mammal cells could one day lead to better flu vaccines, among other practical applications, say Cornell researchers.

Evolution highly predictable for insects eating toxic plants

A new study finds that in the case of insects that developed resistance to a powerful plant toxin, the same adaptations have occurred independently, in separate species in different places and times.

Impact of nanotechnology heard globally at online briefing

Some of Cornell's leading nanoscience researchers expounded on the promises and challenges of their fields during a mostly virtual online briefing for journalists July 20.

Professor Emeritus Edward Eaton dies at 93

Edward O. Eaton, M.S. '50, Ph.D. '52, a professor emeritus of agricultural engineering, died July 11 at age 93 in St. Albans, Vt. (July 18, 2012)

Prey pays price to elude predators

A study of tobacco hornworm caterpillars and stink bugs that feed on them shows that these caterpillars employ an unusual strategy to survive being eaten, but pay a price.