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Recent insights, breakthroughs, news and other Cornell AgriTech stories

Forte Protein postdoctoral research Imran Kahn, left, and CEO Kathleen Hefferon conduct work in their new laboratory space at the Center for Life Science Ventures business incubator.

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Cornell startup cultivates animal protein from plants

Forte Protein – a new Cornell startup that grows commercial animal proteins inside agricultural plants – has joined the university’s Center for Life Science Ventures business incubator.

  • Center of Excellence in Food and Agriculture
  • Cornell AgriTech
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Olga Padilla-Zakour, Pam Helming and Cathy Young standing in a row. Helming is holding a commemorative plaque.

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Cornell AgriTech honored with New York State Senate Empire Award
New York State Senator Pamela A. Helming presented Cornell AgriTech with a New York State Senate Empire Award in recognition of the station's significant contributions and dedication to the growth, prosperity and betterment of the community and...
  • Center of Excellence in Food and Agriculture
  • Cornell AgriTech
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Field Note

Ann Charles Vegdahl: Working under pressure at Cornell AgriTech
Have you wondered why guacamole on supermarket shelves can stay fresh and green for so long? Or how cold-pressed juice can taste freshly squeezed, even after days or weeks in the refrigerator? It's all thanks to High Pressure Processing (HPP)...
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