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Tags on RNA silence X chromosome in females

New research by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators could offer researchers a new scientific avenue to pursue treatments for X-linked chromosomal diseases in females such as Rett syndrome.

New York foods entice Capitol Hill lawmakers

New York Farm Day Sept. 14 served up yogurt, chocolate, duck, whiskey, clams to wine ice cream on Capitol Hill as New York’s agricultural community showed their wares to the legislative community.

Campus groups pool efforts to save more water

As the drought continues, Cornell's Residential Programs and the Office of Sustainability are launching “Energy Smackdown: Every Drop Counts,” a six-week conservation competition among residence halls.

Symposium looks at veterinary medicine in public health

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine's seventh annual Veterinary Public Health Symposium Sept. 9-11 featured talks by a range of veterinarians, epidemiologists and public health officials.

Things to Do, Sept. 16-23, 2016

Events on campus include panel discussions with films on climate change and Beyoncé, race and gender; the Farmers Market at Cornell, and faculty book talks by Peter Enns and Rodney Dietert.

Grants to help digitize glass models, punk fliers

A new award from the Grants Program for Digital Collections in Arts and Sciences will digitize glass models of marine invertebrates, punk music fliers, labor movement archives and plans for archaeological site.

Big data approach predicts drug toxicity in humans

A new data-driven approach developed by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists detects toxic side effects that may disqualify drugs from human use.

A plan for 'Saving Our Cities' from policy failures

Emeritus professor of city and regional planning William Goldsmith's new book, "Saving Our Cities," details a progressive plan to maximize opportunity in urban and suburban areas across America.

Extension specialists shine in disaster response role

Cornell Cooperative Extension specialists excelled in a recent statewide disaster response simulation administered by New York State's Office of Emergency Management.

'Birthplace of science studies in America' turns 25

Faculty, staff and students gathered Sept. 9 in Morrill Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Department of Science and Technology Studies and the department's move to new space in Morrill.

Engineering students build bridge, friendships in Bolivia

Eight engineering students from Cornell traveled to Calcha, Bolivia, during summer break for an eight-week bridge-building project during which they developed bonds with the community there.

Entrepreneurial students share ideas at eHub opening

More than 300 students filled the eHub space in Kennedy Hall Aug. 31 for a grand opening celebration, a showcase of student businesses and a pitch contest.