Link discovered between tomato ripening, color and taste

Researchers have identified the gene that controls tomato ripening; their study is published in the June 29 issue of Science.

The Force is with us: GEDI chip sorts prostate cancer cells

A team of Weill and Ithaca researchers has built a device that captures rare cancer cells from metastatic prostate cancer patients to test the effects of chemotherapy.

Study: Hawkmoths use humidity to sense nectar

A study of hawkmoths has shown for the first time that slightly higher humidity above flowers may be a cue for some pollinators that nectar is available.

Miyoko Chu of Lab of Ornithology receives George Peter Award

Miyoko Chu, senior director of communications at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, received the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service June 21, lauded for her work with colleagues, faculty and others.

New guidelines for pet CPR are published

A Cornell assistant professor of veterinary medicine co-led the efforts to develop and publish the first guidelines on performing CPR on pets.

A receptor may hold key to multiple sclerosis treatment

A receptor recently discovered to control the movement of immune cells across central nervous system barriers (including the blood-brain barrier) may hold the key to treating multiple sclerosis.

MRI scanner to propel cutting-edge research across campus

A powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner has been delivered to Martha Van Rensselaer Hall; it is expected to be operational in the fall.

Some stem cells can trigger tumors, report scientists

Adipose-derived stem cells often used in reconstructive surgeries including mastectomies can create a microenvironment suitable for more tumors to grow, researchers report.

Studies on domesticated maize identify genes that evolved from wild ancestors

Two new papers identify genes involved in domestication as well as variations and similarities between domesticated maize and its wild relatives.