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Byline: Elodie Smith

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Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Filament formation enables cancer cells’ glutamine addiction

Cornell Chronicle

Blocking the formation of filaments – multi-enzyme structures that fuel cancer activity – may offer new ways to control cancer cell proliferation, according to a new study led by Cornell researchers.

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Molecular biology and genetics

Babies use their immune system differently but efficiently

Cornell Chronicle

Scientists have long believed that a newborn’s immune system was an immature version of an adult’s, but new research shows that newborns’ T cells – white blood cells that protect from disease – outperform those of adults at fighting off numerous infections.

Cell research

Facility upgrades invigorate immunology, cell research

Cornell Chronicle

Hailed as “transformative” and “a historic achievement” by faculty members, a strategic investment of close to $2 million directed by Provost Michael Kotlikoff has improved Cornell’s capabilities in flow cytometry, which is pivotal in cell research.