Precision laser surgery cuts focal epileptic seizure spread

An interdisciplinary Cornell research team has developed a new surgical technique that blocks the spread of focal epileptic seizures in the brain by making precise incisions with femtosecond laser pulses.

Astrocytes induce sex-specific effects on memory

Weill Cornell Medicine scientists have uncovered the first evidence that astrocyte receptors can trigger opposite effects on cognitive function in male and female preclinical models.

Identifying the initial steps in colorectal cancer formation

Research led by Weill Cornell Medicine provides new evidence that most colorectal cancers begin with the loss of intestinal stem cells, even before cancer-causing genetic alterations appear.

Molecular sensor tracks energy use at the subcellular level

Researchers have developed and tested a high-resolution sensor for tracking the real-time dynamics of adenosine triphosphate levels in cells and within subcellular compartments.

Class of 2024 celebrated at Carnegie Hall Commencement

More than 300 expected graduates in received their degrees from Weill Cornell Medicine during the institution’s annual commencement ceremony May 16 at Carnegie Hall.

Dr. Myles Wolf Appointed Chair of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine

Dr. Myles Wolf will lead the institutions’ largest clinical and academic department, overseeing 16 divisions and nearly 2,250 physicians and scientists.

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Cross-campus collaboration unlocks health systems M.Eng. pathway

The Department of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Systems Engineering program in Cornell Engineering have teamed up to create a Health Systems Engineering pathway in the existing Master of Engineering program offered by Systems Engineering.

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GoT-ChA: New tool reveals how gene mutations affect cells

Researchers have developed an advanced method for revealing how gene mutations disrupt the normal packaging of DNA, which can lead to malignancy.

Common type of fiber may trigger bowel inflammation

Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new study.