Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus could be in a lake without killing fish, according to a new study on the deadly virus that threatens New York's billion dollar sport-fishing industry. (May 5, 2010)
Biomedical engineer Jonathan Butcher is studying heart valve development from the very beginning of the process. He hopes that a greater understanding will lead to new treatments for valve disease. (March 12, 2009)
Cornell research suggests that milkweed plants may be shifting away from elaborate defenses against specialized caterpillars toward a more energy-efficient approach, namely, fast repair. (July 21, 2008)
Plant pathologist Marc Fuchs is helping New York state officials fight the plum pox virus by testing all the samples collected in the state. He expects to test more than 100,000 samples this year. (July 21, 2008)
Achieving a sustainable world will require increased awareness, policy changes and an inclusive approach, said panelists in a discussion Oct. 28 in Statler Hall. (Oct. 29, 2010)
With the CU-ADVANCE Center's five-year grant period drawn to a close, its leaders point to the many ways its goals have been met, but also what more needs to be done.
The incinerator at Cornell's Vet School was officially shut down on April 7 and replaced with a new digester for disposing of animal remains. (April 15, 2010)
Officials from the National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan's largest agricultural research institute, signed a memorandum of understanding Oct. 10 to foster research collaborations with Cornell University. (October 18, 2005)
Brightly glowing nanoparticles known as 'Cornell dots' are a safe, effective way to 'light up' cancerous tumors so surgeons can find and remove them. (Feb. 18, 2009)