Model helps scientists build better protein-degrading therapies

A team of Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has developed a computer model that will help scientists more efficiently develop protein-destroying therapies, a newer type of treatment that is particularly promising for cancer. 

Tuberculosis transmission may hold key to prevention

Tuberculosis bacteria released into the air from infected individuals dry out to form infectious particles that are second only to measles in contagiousness, Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have found.

Campaign closes with record support for students and research

Cornell’s To Do the Greatest Good campaign surpassed its goal of raising more than $5 billion and engaging more than 200,000 alumni – achievements that will enhance opportunities for students and accelerate critical faculty research.

Developing a genetic toolkit for manipulating intestinal microbes

The ability to genetically manipulate these microbes could lead to a better understanding of the role they play in human physiology and diseases.

Researchers find new clue to prostate cancer’s hormone therapy resistance

Prostate tumors can rewire amino acid metabolism to override the normal brakes on cholesterol production, a process that may fuel hormone therapy resistance, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

‘Wall-to-wall’ map of NYC trees could help cool cities worldwide

Researchers used satellite images to identify 1.8 million trees in New York City, a new approach that could be broadly implemented to increase cooling and improve air quality in cities.

Aspiring clinicians earn white coats during annual ceremonies

Weill Cornell Medicine celebrated the incoming physician assistant students in the Class of 2028 and first-year medical students in the Class of 2030 Aug. 18 during two White Coat Ceremonies.

Research helps NYC students aim higher in public high school applications

Many New York City eighth-graders – particularly those from underserved communities – aren’t applying to academically competitive high schools where they could succeed, according to new Cornell research.

Cornell Tech’s new faculty are changing how AI learns, reasons, solves problems

Six new faculty members will join Cornell Tech during the coming year, bringing expertise in AI, machine learning, programming languages, and operations research.

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