Scientists at the College of Veterinary Medicine are one step closer to understanding the genetic predispositions behind congenital idiopathic megaesophagus.
A world leader in the study of population genetics of the fruit fly, Aquadro studies the amount of diversity that exists within and between the genomes of organisms.
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement hosted global scholars for intensive training on plant breeding and social science at Cornell University in October.
Climate warming and lake browning – when dissolved organic matter turns the water tea-brown – are making the bottom of most lakes in the Adirondacks unlivable for cold water species such as trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer.
Birds living in tropical mountains have narrow ranges. Why not make use of the whole mountain? A new study finds the dominant influence for their choice has to do with the neighbors.
The inductees hail from all around the country and come with a variety of backgrounds experiences, ranging from working at the American Institute for Goat Research to volunteering for Cornell University’s Emergency Medical Service.
Researchers have discovered a gene in hemp that helps the plant resist powdery mildew, giving the fledgling hemp industry a new tool to combat the prevalent disease.
Cannabinoids, naturally occurring compounds found in hemp plants, may have evolved to deter pests from chewing on them, according to experiments that showed higher cannabinoid concentrations in hemp leaves led to proportionately less damage from insect larvae.
Under the new agreement, Cornell and CARPHA will explore ways to address the complex public health challenges facing Caribbean nations and provide Cornell students and faculty the opportunity to collaborate with Caribbean public health organizations.