Nerves in skin can slow melanoma growth

Researchers found that nerves of the sympathetic nervous system are often abundant in melanomas, and can inhibit tumor growth by reducing local tumor-supportive macrophages.

Discovery of immune tolerance switch could yield better IBD treatments

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators made an unexpected finding that could open new avenues for therapies against inflammatory bowel disease, food allergy and other autoimmune conditions.

Scientists uncover how the intestine balances cell growth and maintenance

A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine found that a protein long thought to be a foot soldier in the body’s defense against bacterial infection, does not actually help clear invaders the way its close cousin does.

Reminiscing may ease grief when caring for people with dementia

Caring for a family member with dementia can feel like losing a loved one who is still alive, but a new study suggests that revisiting memories together through a simple digital tool can help ease that grief.

Inside Studio: A conversation with Josh Hartmann

At the heart of Cornell Tech’s hands-on, interdisciplinary approach is Studio, a program that brings students together across disciplines to build, test, and launch real-world solutions.

Around Cornell

Making big tech algorithms ‘fair’ is harder than it looks

Research from Cornell Tech shows that before big tech engineers can improve the fairness of recommendation systems they need to define what “fairness” even means.

CCE helps NYS gardeners test their soil for nutrients, contaminants

Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York runs the Community Gardens Soil Testing Program, which offers free test results and advice to home gardeners anywhere in the state.

Discovery could lead to new therapies for blood disorders

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have revealed the detailed workings of a cell membrane protein; the discovery could lead to new therapies for blood coagulation disorders, cancers and other conditions.

AI tools to help vision-impaired are good, but could be better

Artificial intelligence is touching nearly every aspect of life, including assistive technology for vision-impaired individuals. And just like in other arenas, the AI used to assist them is good, but far from perfect.