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Bacterial changes point to new therapies for Legionnaires’ disease

Researchers have pinpointed a key enzyme that allows Legionella to persist in the environment and in the body - and which could be used as a target for treatment for Legionnaires' disease.

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Many Americans lack access to a gastroenterologist

Almost 50 million Americans – disproportionately in rural areas – must drive 25 miles or more to access a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment of issues involving the digestive system, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine
New York City

Lowering bioenergetic age can help fend off Alzheimer’s

A person’s “bioenergetic age” – or how youthfully their cells generate energy – might be a key indicator of whether they’re at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research from Weill Cornell Medicine shows.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine
New York City

CCE appoints human nutrition, food safety & obesity prevention lead

Angela Odoms-Young is the critical issue lead for extension programming in the areas of human nutrition, food safety and security and obesity prevention, effective October 1, 2024. The appointment reflects CCE's dedication to leveraging campus resources and CCE educators and collaborators across the state, to ensure that needs are met and key metrics and benchmarks for educational work are identified. 

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From portfolios to pizza, fall A&S career events explore diverse fields

Students from all of Cornell’s schools and colleges can explore these opportunities.

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Avian flu in raw milk found to be broadly sensitive to heat

In response to dairy industry needs, a team of researchers found that avian flu persisted in raw milk for as long as eight weeks when refrigerated - but also that it did not survive pasteurization and even some subpasteurization temperatures.

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Winter Session 2025 registration is now open

Online Winter Session classes run January 2–18, 2025.

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Exploring vaccine to block maternal CMV transmission

A study out of Weill Cornell Medicine and Oregon Health & Science University provides critical insight for the development of a vaccine that can more effectively block the spread of cytomegalovirus across the placenta to babies before they're born.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine
New York City

Increase in Mosquito-borne encephalitis cause for concern in Northeast

August 28, 2024

Laura Harrington, a professor of entomology at Cornell University, talks about EEE cases and how it spreads to humans.

New York State
Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Grant renews funding for pain and aging center

The Translational Research Institute for Pain in Later Life, a New York City-based center to help older adults prevent and manage pain, has been awarded a five-year, $5 million renewal grant from the National Institute on Aging.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine
New York City