NIA study to look at resident violence in nursing homes

Cornell has been awarded a four-year $2.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to conduct the first large-scale study of verbal and physical aggression among nursing home residents. (Nov. 5, 2008)

Cornell launches Center for Comparative and Population Genomics

To highlight the growing importance of the study of genome variation and Cornell's expertise in the field, the university has launched the Cornell Center for Comparative and Population Genomics. (Oct. 29, 2008)

Minimally invasive spine surgery shown effective

Minimally invasive surgery can help patients suffering from worn and painful spinal disc degeneration in the same amount of time as standard, more invasive procedures, a study shows. (Oct. 29, 2008)

Still deadly after all these years

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have located a gene that could mutate to make Y. pestis, the bacterium responsible for the Black Plague, resistant to many common drugs. (Oct. 29, 2008)

Wilson presents oral history of the Payne Whitney Clinic

In honor of the Payne Whitney Clinic's 75th anniversary, psychiatrist Peter Wilson compiled an oral history including more than 70 hours of audio tape and more than 58 individual video interviews. (Oct. 29, 2008)

New technique may ease pain and discomfort following prostate cancer surgery

To ease the pain of recovery following prostate cancer surgery, researchers have developed an innovative and patient-friendly approach that eliminates the use of a catheter. (Oct. 29, 2008)

For researchers in Weill Hall, collaboration between Ithaca and New York City is central

Weill Hall is designed for big-picture scientists: researchers who think beyond the confines of their field to tackle challenges in creative new ways. (Oct. 10, 2008)

Researchers discover how antidepressants and cocaine interact with their protein targets in brain cells

Researchers describe how brain cells process antidepressants, cocaine and amphetamines. The findings could lead to more targeted medications for psychiatric diseases and addiction. (Sept. 17, 2008)

Blanchard honored for pioneering ribosome research

Weill Cornell Medical College researcher Scott Blanchard received the Career Award from the National Science Foundation for his groundbreaking work in cell biology. (Sept. 17, 2008)