New research by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators could offer researchers a new scientific avenue to pursue treatments for X-linked chromosomal diseases in females such as Rett syndrome.
Events this week include classic and contemporary Indian films, a New York state food summit, fiction and poetry read by creative writing alumni, and historian Richard Polenberg's musical book launch.
The incidence of metastatic prostate cancer in older men is rising after reaching an all-time low in 2011. The findings suggest a correlation between the increase and a change in prostate cancer screening guidelines recommending against routine PSA testing.
Cornell students and faculty participated in a series of programs celebrating Indonesian culture from Dec. 7-12 at the New York Public Library. (Dec. 15, 2009)
The Cornell Board of Trustees' Jan. 21 vote endorsing David Skorton as the 12th president of the university was unanimous, and thanks to an amended bylaw, 19 members of the board were able to vote.
Samantha Borisoff, a climatologist at the Northeast Regional Climate Center, examined 50 years of weather data and calculated various cities' chances for a white Christmas and a dry New Year's Eve. (Dec. 19, 2012)
The robust startup scene in Ithaca helps diversify the region’s economy, speakers said at the “State of Ithaca’s Startup Economy” event, hosted by the business incubator Rev: Ithaca Startup Works.
More than 300 Cornell volunteers helped at soup kitchens, community centers, homeless shelters and other projects, led in many instances by current students, as part of the 'Big Red in the Big Apple' celebration. (Jan. 28, 2008)
Cornell students, inner-city young people and community partner organizations are working together to make significant positive changes to urban neighborhoods at five New York City sites participating in the Growing Up in Cities program.