Weill Cornell researchers have discovered a way to produce 40 times more blood vessel cells from stem cells than previous methods. Such cells will hopefully be used soon to heal damaged tissues.
The award cites Webb for 'pioneering the applications of rigorous physical principles to the development of optical tools that have broadly impacted our ability to examine biological systems.'
A new study published in Science shows that animal behavior studies can predict human behavior and that those with a certain altered gene have a harder time recovering from very stressful events.
Historian Eric Tagliacozzo was one of three panelists Jan. 14 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to discuss food as a driving force of economic development. (Jan. 18, 2010)
The Glee Club is singing to sold-out crowds and performing at venues ranging from public schools to major concert halls on its tour of the Northeast, which ends Jan. 20. (Jan. 12, 2010)
Chemical codes that control the behavior of normal and malignant cells have been identified and may lead to more precise treatment for people with leukemia.
Weill Cornell Medical College offers an innovative program to teach medical students and residents about the ways patient care is managed and paid for in the U.S. and abroad. (Jan. 7, 2010)
Surgery is a legitimate and effective treatment for type 2 diabetes, affirm 50 medical experts. Their statement is in a report by lead author Dr. Francesco Rubino of Weill Cornell. (Dec. 23, 2009)
