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Newly developed techniques shed light on key protein’s regulatory ability

Fundamental processes that occur along strands of DNA, including RNA transcription and DNA replication, commonly encounter obstacles – or “roadblocks” – that can impede progress and ultimately result in mutations and/or DNA damage.

Keck-funded group proposes new topological superconductor

The Keck Foundation announced in early July that it had awarded $1 million to a Cornell cross-campus collaboration of professors in engineering and physics aimed at turning theory into reality – namely, creating a specific topological superconducting m

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JAN 29Department of Physics Colloquium General Physics Colloquium, Professor Matthias Liepe, Cornell Refreshments from 3:30-3:50 pm Title: Host: Jim Sethna Abstract:

FEB 05Department of Physics Colloquium General Physics Colloquium, Professor Maury Tigner, Cornell Refreshments from 3:30-3:50 pm Title: Host: Ritchie Patterson Abstract:

FEB 09CAM Colloquium: Jane Wang (Physics, Cornell Univers... Abstract: ...

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Research in the department is organized in two laboratories, the Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics (LASSP) and the Laboratory for Elementary Particle Physics (LEPP). Explore the links below to learn more about the major research areas of the department and the facilities available to researchers.

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"I am walking away from Cornell with a call to action to do my part in ending injustices."

- Cari Cesarotti '17

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