Immune cells' bacteria may fight chronic inflammation

New research from Weill Cornell Medicine identified "good" or "commensal" bacteria that inhabits human and mouse immune cells and appears to protect the body from inflammation and illness.

Cancer research fund set up at Weill Cornell in honor of Garrett

On March 8, Dr. Laurie Glimcher, dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, announced the launch of the President Elizabeth Garrett Fund for Colon Cancer Research.

Planned home births increase despite risks

Home births increased by 80 percent from 2009-2014, but they present a small but significant risk to the health of the mother and baby, according to new research by Weill Cornell Medicine.

Dean Laurie Glimcher to lead Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher, Cornell’s provost for medical affairs and the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of the Medical College, has been named president and chief executive officer of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

New desktop-sterilization device disinfects cell phones

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers report on a new sterilizing device that can be safely used on electronic equipment used in hospitals to reduce risk of infection quicker, easier and cheaper.

Study reveals insights into an aggressive prostate cancer

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have discovered a treatment-resistant prostate cancer that resembles small-cell lung cancer rather than typical prostate cancer and may suggest new treatments.

Weill Cornell Medicine launches bioethics fellowship

Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and Houston Methodist have established a new collaborative fellowship program to create highly trained bioethicists.

Genome research explains human migration, evolution

New research from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City and Qatar finds that indigenous Arabs descended of humans who migrated out of Africa before others continued on to colonize Europe and Asia.

Researchers sequence first bedbug genome

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and at the American Museum of Natural History have assembled the first complete genome of one of humanity's oldest and least-loved companions: the bedbug.