Researchers use functional MRI to study small-scale strokes

Two Cornell researchers aim to develop the first noninvasive functional MRI imaging technique for studying small-scale strokes in mice, which could eventually be used for clinical research in humans. (Oct. 29, 2010)

Schaffer selected for engineering education symposium

The assistant professor of biomedical engineering has been invited to the National Academy of Engineering's second annual Frontiers of Engineering Education symposium, Dec. 13-16. (Oct. 28, 2010)

CU-led team aims to develop $100M eastern broccoli industry

The project aims to develop a more sustainable industry that produces broccoli locally, reduces emissions from cross-country trucking and conserves scarce western U.S. irrigation water. (Oct. 25, 2010)

Program on veterinary holistic medicine slated for Oct. 23

An all day event Oct. 23 at the College of Veterinary Medicine will focus on veterinary holistic health, but will also offer two musical interludes.

Fish experts win award for Great Lakes fish disease science and outreach

Cornell researcher Paul Bowser and Sea Grant fisheries specialist Dave MacNeill have received the first Research to Application Award for work on a fish virus and applying it in non-academic settings. (Oct. 20, 2010)

Ley's study of genes, gut microbes wins Packard fellowship

Cornell microbiologist Ruth Ley has received a 2010 Packard Fellowship for a study of how gut microbes co-evolved with humans and their diets. (Oct. 20, 2010)

Study shows pollinators can drive evolution of flower traits

Confirming scientists' assumptions, a Cornell study has proven that pollinators are agents of natural selection in flowers. (Oct. 14, 2010)

Shoals Lab's Seeley wins environmental fellowship

Robin Hadlock Seeley, a Cornell senior research associate and assistant director at the Shoals Marine Lab, received a 2010 TogetherGreen Fellowship, a national conservation award. (Oct. 14, 2010)

Researchers show how cells open 'doors' to release neurotransmitters

Cornell researchers have shed new light on a lightning-quick, impossibly small-scale process, called exocytosis, by casting sharp focus on what happens right at the moment the 'doors' on the cell wall open. (Oct. 13, 2010)