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Stem cell technology could lead to ailing heart mending itself

A new technique, published May 28 in Stem Cell Reports, could allow scientists to generate large numbers of rare cells in the network that pushes the heart's chambers to consistently contract.

Weill Cornell Graduate School honors Avery August

Avery August, professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences Distinguished Alumnus Award May 27.

Clinical test validates precision medicine for cancer

A Weill Cornell Medical College research team has shown how next-generation genome sequencing can offer new insights and treatment targets in patients with advanced, treatment-resistant cancer.

To hunt and eat, bats listen for signals in prey mating calls

When hunting and eating male katydids, different bat species locate their prey by listening for specific signals in male katydids' mating calls, according to a recent study.

Cornell researchers selected for Europa science teams

On a new mission to probe Jupiter’s mysterious icy, oceanic moon Europa, three Cornell researchers have joined three scientific instrument teams May 26 that will be aboard the yet-named NASA expedition.

18 Cornellians win SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

Eighteen students, faculty and staff in Cornell's contract colleges have won State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Awards for Excellence for 2015.

New and returning trustees elected to new terms

New and returning members of the Cornell University board of trustees were elected or re-elected at the boards May 23 meeting.

Cornell addresses short- and long-term student housing needs

The university will provide support to current and newly accepted residents in Maplewood Park Apartments, who have recently received notification that the complex will close at the end of the 2015-16 academic year.

Better mouse model enables colon cancer research

Engineers at Cornell and clinicians at Weill Cornell Medical College have created a comprehensive mouse model of exactly how colorectal tumors behave in real life, not just in a petri dish.

For Skorton adieu, trustees convey the treasure of music

On the eve of David Skorton's last Cornell Commencement, the Board of Trustees presented the president with an instrumental treasure: a handmade, hand-selected flute with a beautifully crafted wooden-head joint.

At Commencement, Skorton confers 'generosity of spirit'

President David Skorton gave his final commencement address, telling graduates that they leave Cornell with the most 'advanced and up-to-date knowledge' the faculty could impart.

Graduating students soak up final hours at Cornell

Under brilliant blue sky peppered with wispy clouds and comfortable temperatures, Cornell University graduated its 147th class May 24, sending about 6,000 accomplished women and men into the future.