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Virology expert Gary Whittaker, who studies the coronavirus, says while the virus is spreading rapidly, good public health measures will limit further contagion. 

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

International

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Steve Osofsky, wildlife health and health policy expert, says emerging diseases like coronavirus are coming from Chinese "wet markets," and it is time to shut them down. 

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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On Monday, the Nobel Committee awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize for Medicine to Drs. William G. Kaelin Jr., Gregg L. Semenza and Peter J. Ratcliffe for their work on oxygen levels and the body’s cells.  Richard Cerione, professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University, studies cellular pathways that influence various biological outcomes, including cancer progression. He says the scientists’ findings have important implications for our understanding of cancer cells’ behavior.

Arts and Sciences

Veterinary Medicine

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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Steven Osofsky, professor of wildlife health and health policy at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, comments on an upcoming United Nations report which is expected to say that up to 1 million species face extinction as a result of human activity.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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Adam Boyko, assistant professor in biomedical sciences at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, is an expert on genomic investigation of dogs and has uncovered the genetic basis for many dog diseases and traits. He says by knowing your dog’s genetic risks, you are better able to keep them healthy.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

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With at least 27 species of ticks in the eastern U.S., ticks and tick-borne diseases have become a serious public health issue. Cornell University experts are warning that in 2019 the Asian longhorned tick will track further into the U.S., humans may be struck with tick-borne infections within 15 minutes of contact, and pets will be exposed to ticks simply by running on a freshly mowed lawn. Laura Harrington, Laura Goodman, Manigandan Lejeune Virapin, and Matt Frye are available for interviews on tick-borne diseases, prevention tips for humans and animals, advice on pest management, and invading tick species.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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As you prepare for the holidays, it is important to keep your pet's health and safety top of mind. Dr. Leni Kaplan, a companion animal veterinarian at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares some preparation tips to help keep your furry friends safe and healthy this holiday season.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

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While Halloween means fun for most people, it may cause a fright for our animal friends. Dr. Katherine Houpt, professor emeritus of behavior medicine at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Leni Kaplan, clinician with the Cornell Hospital for Animals, offer advice on how to help your pets have a healthy and stress-free Halloween.

Veterinary Medicine

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Blue-green algae is returning to New York waterways and poses a deadly risk to humans as well as animals. Karyn Bischoff, toxicologist at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains the dangers and advises livestock and pet owners to be vigilant in avoiding contaminated areas.

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Global wildlife population declined sixty percent over the past four decades, according to the Living Planet Report 2018, released this week by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Amanda Rodewald says the report should be considered as a warning for people to change habits before making our planet unsuitable for people, too. Steven Osofsky says while using nature’s resources at a rapid rate may help global societies flourish now, we face significant negative impacts over time.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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