Research could lead to fine-tuned arthritis, cancer drugs

Biomedical engineering researchers have made antibodies that block only specific immune cells that cause inflammation, but not the ones the body normally uses to fight infections. (April 15, 2010)

New alliance forged to develop veterinary medicine college in Hong Kong

Cornell and the City University of Hong Kong have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish terms of a collaboration to create the first veterinary medicine academic program in Hong Kong. (April 15, 2010)

Cornell replaces incinerator with fully tested digester for disposal of animal remains

The incinerator at Cornell's Vet School was officially shut down on April 7 and replaced with a new digester for disposing of animal remains. (April 15, 2010)

High schoolers make ice cream, pack their DNA and reach into guts of a live cow

The Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers hosted 38 high school students from Syracuse April 9 for a campus visit and other science activities, including packing DNA from their cheeks.

From A (alpaca) to Z (petting zoo), Vet College showcases what veterinarians do

From tiny chinchilla 'pocket pets' to large dairy cows, animals of all sizes were on display at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine April 10 for the 44th annual open house. (April 12, 2010)

Butcher, Ley receive Hartwell research awards

Jonathan Butcher and Ruth Ley have received Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards, which provide a total of $300,000 over three years of direct research costs. (April 5, 2010)

Shoals Marine Lab gets composting toilets, solar panels

The changes will reduce the lab's need for fresh water and fuel and require fewer pump trucks to be shipped across the water to empty the island's septic tanks. (March 31, 2010)

Computer model helps biologists understand how coral dies in warming waters

Mathematical models reveal the dynamics of bacterial communities behind afflictions that bleach and kill coral. (March 30, 2010)

Vet College open house set for April 10

The 44th annual Open House at the College of Veterinary Medicine is slated for April 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and will feature demonstrations, activities and career information sessions.