Cornell researchers from the Barstow Research Team have engineered a new strain of the bacteria Vibrio natriegens that increases its cloning ability and simplifies plasmid transformation, according to a study published on Feb. 13 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus.
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Cornell Researchers Develop Nanofiber Bandage to Enhance Healing
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An interdisciplinary team of Cornell researchers developed a nanofiber-coated cotton bandage that utilizes the antibiotic and environmentally sustainable properties of Lawsone, a ring-shaped compound found in henna leaves.
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Study Identifies Key Behavioral Differences Between Lab and Wild-Derived Mice
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New research suggests that the commonly used ‘lab mouse’ may display behaviors entirely distinct from their wild-derived counterparts, prompting new considerations for the future of animal-based research.
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Cornell Wildlife Health Lab Leads Surveillance and Communication Efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease
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Researchers at the Cornell Wildlife Health Lab are leading interagency efforts to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease.
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Study Gives Insight Into How E-Cig Warning Labels May Affect Smokers
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A recent Cornell study suggests that warning labels that describe health harms of chemicals may encourage quitting for adult e-cigarette users but not necessarily for young users.
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Great Backyard Bird Count Provides a Global Bird’s Eye View for Cornell Ornithologists
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The Great Backyard Bird Count will connect scientists and the public around the world through bird watching from Friday, Feb. 16 to Monday, Feb.19 during the annual spring bird migration.
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New Metabolite Helps Regulate Lifespan, Cornell Researchers Find
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Cornell researchers recently discovered a novel metabolite that is connected to the lifespan of a species of roundworm
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Bumble Bee Hygiene: Cornell Researchers Observe ‘Outhouse’ Structure in Arctic Nests
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Cornell researchers recently observed a novel ‘outhouse’ structure in Arctic bumble bee nests that could mitigate the spread of fecal-borne disease within bee colonies.
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New Application of Indium in Batteries Could Increase Electric Vehicle Accessibility
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Cornell researchers have discovered a new use of the element indium to improve the efficiency of lithium batteries
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New Collaborative Cornell Research Finds SARS-CoV-2 can Infect and Deteriorate Dopamine Neurons
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Weill Cornell researchers discover new insight into the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the brain.
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Lab of Ornithology Researchers Map the Planet’s Critical Areas for Biodiversity and Nature Conservation
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Cornell researchers recently reported that most of the global land supporting human life is unprotected