Gene-editing tool helps target small cancer-linked mutations

A new gene-editing tool created by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators will enable cancer researchers to study the impact of specific genetic changes in preclinical models.

COVID boosters show value for those pregnant or trying to conceive

Pregnant women who had a previous COVID-19 infection and received full vaccination and a booster have the strongest immune protection from the disease – and pass that protection along to their unborn babies, according to a new study.

School-based health clinics benefit rural NYS communities

In a rural part of upstate New York, students with access to school-based health centers received more medical care and missed less school, Cornell researchers found.

Library expands video streaming resources 

From Hollywood blockbusters to independent films, visual resources are just a couple of clicks away for Cornell students, faculty, and staff.

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Using broad race categories in medicine hides true health risks

Many medical studies record a patient’s race using only the broad categories from the U.S. Census, which may conceal racial health disparities, a new Cornell-led study reports.

Potential neuropathic pain treatment shows promise in preclinical tests

A non-opioid designer molecule for treating chronic neuropathic pain has had promising results in a preclinical study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute.

Throwing shade: Model maps NYC street trees’ cooling benefits

Tree Folio NYC creates a high-resolution “digital twin” of New York City’s urban canopy, simulating how local conditions influence shading that is important to mitigating climate change and heat island effects.

Few in US recognize inequities of climate change

Despite broad scientific consensus that climate change has more serious consequences for some groups – particularly those already socially or economically disadvantaged – a large swath of people in the U.S. doesn’t see it that way.

Algorithm overlooks Spanish speakers in online SNAP ads

A Cornell-led team found the algorithm behind Google Ads charged far more to deliver online ads to Spanish speakers about the benefits of SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.