Antifungal therapy restores gut microbiome in IBD patients

A commonly used systemic antifungal medication may help reduce symptoms in a subset of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

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. 

Folic acid does not elevate formaldehyde in mice and humans

Folic acid does not elevate toxic formaldehyde in the body, according to a new study on mice and human cancer patients who consumed high doses. 

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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