On Oct. 7, Rui Hai Liu, M.D., an associate professor of food science at Cornell University, and his colleagues in Cornell's Department of Food Science published an article in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry titled "Varietal differences in phenolic content and antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of onions." The article reported on research indicating that onion types vary in antioxidant and antiproliferation activity which inhibits liver and colon cancer cell growth. One of the most active types was from New York state. (December 16, 2004)
Architecture professor Mary Woods discussed the work of Indian architect Brinda Somaya, from an earthquake-stricken village to new information technology campuses, Oct. 21 in Statler Hall. (Oct. 21, 2011)
NEW YORK (March 16, 2005) -- Two compounds that zero in on cancer cells spreading throughout the body, while ignoring primary tumor cells, could someday give doctors a whole new weapon in the fight against tough-to-treat metastatic disease, according to Weill Medical College of Cornell University researchers.The compounds, called synthetic migrastatin analogues, prevented 91 to 99 percent of metastatic breast cancer cells in mice, and are the first to target only metastatic cells.
The Cornell-developed robotic gripper that already boasts Internet fame and imitation has evolved: Now, it can throw things by using air pressure to launch objects forward.
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- One issue that provokes opposing views in this year's election battles is how to improve U.S. public schools. On Feb. 12, Harold O. Levy, former New York City schools chancellor, will tackle the controversial subjects of testing, performance and school attendance in "Helping our Children Learn: Critical Issues in Public Education", a talk in New York City. Levy, who holds undergraduate and law degrees from Cornell University (B.S '74, J.D. '79), headlines the first of four Cornell lectures in the city. Sponsored by the university's School of Industrial and Labor Relations' Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS), the Workplace Colloquium series takes place at the Cornell Club, 6 E. 44th Street (between Madison and Fifth avenues). (February 10, 2004)
Events on campus this week include Insectapalooza; a new exhibit; Parents' Weekend concerts; lectures by William Dudley, Spencer Wells and Michael Silverblatt; and the State of the University Address. (Oct. 21, 2010)
Patricia Ziegler, former lecturer of human development, died Feb. 23 at her home in Ithaca. A public memorial service will take place April 18 at 3 p.m. in 280 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall. (March 26, 2009)
Interim President Hunter Rawlings and Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi appeared at the Oct. 13 meeting of the Student Assembly to discuss the university's public safety efforts.