Tomato genome gets fully sequenced -- paves way to healthier fruits, veggies

Researchers have for the first time decoded the genome of a tomato - an important step toward improving yield, nutrition, disease resistance, taste and color of the tomato and other crops. (May 30, 2012)

Synthetic blood vessels could lead to breakthroughs in tissue engineering

Cornell researchers have designed 3-D artificial microchannels in a soft biomaterial and injected human umbilical vein endothelial cells into the channels. (May 29, 2012)

Diagnostic labs analyze anything from bugs to toenails

Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has several diagnostic centers that analyze scientific samples and those sent in by citizens.

Nanofluidics sorts DNA one molecule at a time to study cancer-causing changes

Cornell nanotechnology researchers have devised a new tool to study epigenetic changes in DNA that can cause cancer and other diseases. (May 23, 2012)

Academic, industry leaders give advice on successful science careers

Students, faculty and staff got advice about managing a successful career in the sciences during the 2012 Empowering Women in Science and Engineering conference, May 20-21. (May 23, 2012)

Insect pollinators contribute $29 billion to U.S. farm income

A Cornell study published in the May 22 issue of the journal Public Library of Science ONE analyzes the economic value of honeybees and other insect pollinators for 58 crops. (May 22, 2012)

Researchers identify how plant skins are stitched together

The findings have agricultural implications, since understanding the basic biology of plant skins opens the door for researchers to develop therapies to prevent plant diseases. (May 21, 2012)

Neurobiologist Robert Capranica dies at 81

Robert Capranica, a professor emeritus in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, died in his home in Tucson, Ariz., May 11.

Chris Schaffer to advise on science policy in D.C.

Schaffer will spend his sabbatical year as an Arthur H. Guenther Congressional Fellow in September.