Health, Nutrition & Medicine

MRI scanner to propel cutting-edge research across campus

A powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner has been delivered to Martha Van Rensselaer Hall; it is expected to be operational in the fall.

Stover honored with MERIT award for folate research

To support his long-running research on vitamins folate and vitamin B-12 and their link to chronic disease, Patrick Stover, professor of nutritional biochemistry, has received funding for 10 years.

Diagnostic labs analyze anything from bugs to toenails

Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has several diagnostic centers that analyze scientific samples and those sent in by citizens.

Cornell exports food safety expertise to China, Asia-Pacific

Cornell will offer its food safety expertise abroad through the Shanghai Jiao Tong University of China and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

Nanofluidics sorts DNA one molecule at a time to study cancer-causing changes

Cornell nanotechnology researchers have devised a new tool to study epigenetic changes in DNA that can cause cancer and other diseases. (May 23, 2012)

Students create crispy veggie cubes, raw cookie dough treats for contests

Food science students developed a series of products this year as part of national competitions. (May 17, 2012)

Edible 'stop signs' in food could help control overeating

An experiment found that adding a colored potato chip in a tube of chips helped subjects eat fewer chips and accurately keep track of what they had eaten. (May 14, 2012)

A warmer New York City could be a sicker one, warn scientists

Professors Drew Harvell and Laura Harrington told media that climate change can could cause more disease in New York City, at an event May 8.

New book offers a roadmap for translational research

Elaine Wethington and Rachel Dunifon have co-edited the new book, 'Research for the Public Good: Applying the Methods of Translational Research to Improve Human Health and Well-Being.' (May 10, 2012)