Cornell researchers developed a safer and more precise way to study how genes function in living tissues by refining a recently developed CRISPR-based genetic technique in fruit flies, enabling researchers to better study how genes contribute to development and disease.
The finding gives New York state another tool to locate and understand the behavior of the endangered Atlantic sturgeon, an iconic species decimated by overfishing.
The Class of 2026 has the tenacity, talent and determination to advance the unfinished work of American democracy, President Michael I. Kotlikoff told graduates and their guests at Commencement ceremonies held May 23.
At Cornell, learning isn’t confined to classrooms. It emerges through conversations, relationships, and shared curiosity — and it belongs to everyone. That idea sits at the heart of the Community Learning and Service Partnership (CLASP), a program that connects Cornell students with staff in collaborative, one-on-one learning partnerships.
Cornell researchers and Kenyan partners have developed a fertilizer made from human excreta. The product improves soil health and food production, while preventing pollution in informal settlements and the aquatic environment.
The Graduate Excellence and Impact Awards recognized members of the graduate community for their impacts on advancing access, engagement and belonging through service and leadership.
Harbes Farm on Long Island relies on a mutually beneficial collaboration with Cornell researchers, a partnership that has made the family’s three farms key destinations for Long Island agritourism.
