Michael Scanlon, Cornell University (IMAGE) Cornell University Caption Michael Scanlon, professor of plant biology, examines developing plants to see how changes in gene expression influence the traits of adult plants. Credit Jesse Winter, Cornell University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.