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Genomics reveals sled dogs’ Siberian lineage

A massive multi-institution genomic survey of the Siberian husky has revealed that sled dogs descended from two distinct lineages of Arctic canids and originated in the northeastern Siberian Arctic generations earlier than previously thought.

  • Genetics
  • Animals
  • Animal Science
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Mike Gore recognized for impact in public sector plant breeding
Mike Gore, professor of molecular breeding and genetics at Cornell University, has been honored with the Public Sector Impact Award from the National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB). This award recognizes public sector scientists who have...
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Plant Breeding and Genetics Section
  • Genetics
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Corn-shaped seed pellets to boost habitat for monarchs, bees

Cornell innovation allows growers to use corn seed planting machines to plant strips of milkweed or wildflowers next to their fields.

  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Department of Entomology
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
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Lab of Ornithology visitor center celebration set for Sept. 14

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is celebrating the reopening of its newly redesigned Visitor Center with a free event, including a special edition of its annual Migration Celebration. The event is Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Lab of Ornithology
  • Animals
  • Biodiversity
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Eight early-career professors win NSF development awards

Researchers studying artificial intelligence training data and treatment of swelling linked to breast cancer are among the eight Cornell assistant professors who recently received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development...

  • Computational Biology
  • Biology
  • Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Department of Microbiology Seminar- Dr. Aisha Burton
"Small but Mighty: Small Proteins and Bacterial Stress Responses"
  • Microbiology
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Applying synthetic biology to study and engineer plants
Seminar from the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems ( CROPPS) Featuring Arjun Khakhar, assistant professor of biology at Colorado State University Tuesday, October 10 from 2-3 p.m. eastern time Hybrid event in Emerson 135 at...
  • school of integrative plant science
  • Biology
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