Parallels in human, dog oral tumors could speed new therapies

Recent Cornell research compared the profiles of a nonlethal canine tumor and the rare, devastating human oral tumor it resembles, laying the groundwork for potential translational medicine down the road.

Wild turkey patient has reason for gratitude

While Thanksgiving may be a perilous time for turkeys, one wild turkey has a lot to be grateful for as she recovers at Cornell’s Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital from a dog attack.

Study digs up roles bacteria play in global carbon cycle

Cornell researchers have developed an innovative technique to track microbes and understand the various ways they process soil carbon, findings that add to our knowledge of how bacteria contribute to the global carbon cycle.

Program promotes African links, diversity in plant sciences

The Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture in Africa, a program that brings master’s students from sub-Saharan Africa to Cornell to complete doctorate degrees in horticulture, has now added a second assistantship for African Americans. 

Bacteria could extract elements for modern tech sustainably

An engineered bacteria may solve challenges of extracting rare earth elements from ore, which are vital for modern life but refining them is costly, environmentally harmful and mostly occurs abroad.

Food scientists create zinc index for human body

Zinc deficiency is prevalent around the world, and among children, these mineral shortfalls can lead to stunting, embryonic malformations and neurobehavioral abnormalities.

Noted alumnus and veterinary leader Kahrs dies at 91

At Cornell, Robert Kahrs ’52, D.V.M. ’54, M.S. ’63, Ph.D. ’65, served as associate dean and director of veterinary admissions, and was dean of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine from 1982-1992.

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Cornell veterinary luminaries honored by national surgery organization

In recognition of their leadership and impact in the field of large animal surgery, Drs. Susan Fubini and Norm Ducharme have been honored by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

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Can't find your keys? You need a chickadee brain

For the first time, researchers have shown that there is a genetic component underlying the amazing spatial memories of mountain chickadees, which hide thousands of food items every fall and rely on these hidden stores to get through harsh winters.