The first sprayable insecticide made of RNA can target and kill ravenous Colorado potato beetles while sparing most beneficial insects, making it a promising environmentally friendly option.
The Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology will bring together leading scientists from across the globe and across disciplines for its 8th Biennial Weill Institute Symposium, Oct. 13–14. The two-day program, taking place in Ithaca, NY., will showcase advances in molecular and cell biology research, while fostering opportunities for Cornell students and postdoctoral scholars to connect with internationally recognized leaders in the life sciences.
Researchers have uncovered molecules that can preserve crucial cellular processes while blocking malignant proteins, indicating a new approach to fighting cancer.
The Rapid Response Fund was designed to have a streamlined review process that enables researchers to access funding within weeks — ideal for fast-moving infectious diseases.
A new decision model derived from business operations detects emerging wildlife disease months earlier, or with lower costs, than the current traditional strategies, according to a collaborative study from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Lorin D. Warnick, Ph.D. ’94, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, has announced he will step down following the completion of his second term on June 30, 2026. Provost Kavita Bala has started a search for Warnick’s successor.
Cornell’s Center for Life Science Ventures (CLSV) has been nominated for a Prix Galien USA Award in the “Best Incubators, Accelerators and Equity” category.