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Why male embryos grow faster: Study reveals genetic clues

Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as early as seven to eight days after fertilization.

  • Animal Science
  • Animals
  • Genomics
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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.

  • Department of Entomology
  • Entomology
  • Health + Nutrition
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Cornell, NYS invest in livestock farmers as demand grows

With funding from New York state, PRO-LIVESTOCK aims to support the region's livestock farmers, beginning with cattle, goat and sheep farmers, and two new hires have been traversing New York to spread the word.

  • PRO-LIVESTOCK
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
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New pesticides provide challenging alternatives to neonicotinoids

Options other than neonicotinoids can help farmers who grow large-seeded vegetable crops such as snap bean, dry bean and sweet corn.

  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Cornell Integrated Pest Management
  • Entomology
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