Reprogramming gut cells to treat short bowel syndrome

Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine; Weill Cornell investigators showed that this reversed the malnutrition that results when most of the small intestine is removed.

Hitting the target: Imaging reveals psilocybin’s neural odyssey

Cornell researchers have identified a pair of key neurological mechanisms in the brain – a cell type and receptor – that enable the psychedelic compound’s long-lasting effects.

Omega-6 fatty acid promotes growth of aggressive type of breast cancer

Linoleic acid enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat “triple negative” breast cancer subtype.

Pregnancy may reduce long COVID risk

Pregnancy may offer some protection from developing long COVID, found a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Utah Health and Louisiana Public Health Institute.

AI meets oncology: New model personalizes bladder cancer treatment

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine developed a more effective model for predicting how patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer will respond to chemotherapy.

Weill Family Foundation’s $50M gift establishes Weill Cancer Hub East

Four leading research institutions, including Weill Cornell Medicine, have united under the Weill Cancer Hub East, an innovative, collaborative partnership that aims to transform cancer treatment.

Medical students use AI to practice communication skills

At Weill Cornell Medical College, students have a new tool for polishing their bedside manner and making a diagnosis: an artificial intelligence-powered virtual patient that simulates the doctor-patient interaction.

Medical students celebrate their future with Match Day successes

The Class of 2025 learned on March 21 where they will be doing their internship and residency training – setting the stage for the next several years of their medical careers and lives.

New telehealth restrictions may limit opioid use treatment

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that restricting telehealth prescriptions for opioid use disorder could keep thousands from accessing buprenorphine, a medication that helps people recover from addiction.