Decades-old drug deployed in fight against mitochondrial diseases

A category of childhood diseases might be cured by an existing medication for bladder problems.

Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups through Runway and Spinout programs

The new ventures tackle challenges that range from agricultural robotics and energy systems to fertility care, global trade compliance, and AI safety.

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Faculty awarded entrepreneurship funding

The Louis H. Zalaznick Teaching Assistantships help faculty develop or expand courses, pursue research opportunities or add teaching assistants.

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Kidney disease and climate change in Nicaragua’s sugarcane zone

 “What is happening to the kidneys of sugarcane workers is not a result of climate change. It is climate change": Anthropologist Alex Nading documents how environmental justice activists are addressing the epidemic. 

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Entrepreneurial students flock to kickoff event

The event featured more than 30 resource tables and pitches from four students hoping to be part of eLab.

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‘Three-tailed’ lipid helps cells survive during heart attack, stroke

Cornell researchers have uncovered the surprising role played by a “three-tailed” fat molecule in cellular survival during heart attack and stroke: protecting the cells against damage when oxygen runs out.

Good vibrations could revolutionize assisted reproductive technology

New technology offers hope to couples struggling with infertility and makes fertility treatments more accessible worldwide.

Hurricane Sandy linked to lasting heart disease in the elderly

The study found heart failure rates were higher in flooded areas, especially in New Jersey, and that the risk persisted for four to five years – not just weeks or months – after the storm.

Dengue-transmitting mosquitos spread from cities to villages in Amazon

The mosquito that transmits dengue virus in the Peruvian Amazon appears to be moving from urban areas to rural communities that lack health care.