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Preparing for potential pandemics is focus of new federal grant to Penn State
Researchers at Penn State have received a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study H7N9 with a goal of developing new and fundamental knowledge of virus mutations that could indicate the potential for transmissibility in humans.
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Researchers use stem cells to make insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells
The human body can be genetically inclined to attack its own cells, destroying the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin, which helps convert sugar into energy. Called Type 1 diabetes, this disorder can occur at any age and can be fatal if not carefully managed with insulin shots or an insulin pump to balance the body’s sugar levels.
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Global food security professor named to 'Most Creative People in Business' list
Entomologist David Hughes has been named to Fast Company's 2021 list for his innovative, impactful PlantVillage project.
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Oct 21, 2021
Scientists uncover the genetic pathway that colors bumble bee stripes
While most people in the U.S. may think of bumble bees as the standard yellow and black variety, there are an estimated 260 bee species that sport about 400 different color patterns. One reason many people associate bumble bees with distinct colors is because evolution can influence multiple bee species to share similar color patterns in specific geographic regions, which scientists call mimicry.
Oct 21, 2021
Preparing for potential pandemics is focus of new federal grant to Penn State
Researchers at Penn State have received a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study H7N9 with a goal of developing new and fundamental knowledge of virus mutations that could indicate the potential for transmissibility in humans.
Oct 20, 2021
Radioactive metals for medicine get a boost from recently discovered protein
A protein can be used to recover and purify radioactive metals such as actinium that could be beneficial for next-generation drugs used in cancer therapies and medical imaging, according to new research from Penn State and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
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Oct 21, 2021
Scientists uncover the genetic pathway that colors bumble bee stripes
While most people in the U.S. may think of bumble bees as the standard yellow and black variety, there are an estimated 260 bee species that sport about 400 different color patterns. One reason many people associate bumble bees with distinct colors is because evolution can influence multiple bee species to share similar color patterns in specific geographic regions, which scientists call mimicry.
Oct 21, 2021
Preparing for potential pandemics is focus of new federal grant to Penn State
Researchers at Penn State have received a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study H7N9 with a goal of developing new and fundamental knowledge of virus mutations that could indicate the potential for transmissibility in humans.
Oct 20, 2021
Radioactive metals for medicine get a boost from recently discovered protein
A protein can be used to recover and purify radioactive metals such as actinium that could be beneficial for next-generation drugs used in cancer therapies and medical imaging, according to new research from Penn State and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
Oct 15, 2021
New podcast tracks the evolution of diverse human traits
“Tracking Traits,” a new podcast launched by Penn State’s Center for Human Evolution and Diversity (CHED), explores the current work of researchers who are forging new pathways to understanding the evolution of human diversity, via a wide variety of approaches.
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CIDD Lunch: A discussion on the lack of a vaccine mandate at Penn State
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Monday Oct
25
The Genome Sequences of Neoallotetraploid Poa annua and its Diploid Progenitors, Poa infirma and Poa supina
Plant Biology
Thursday Oct
28
CIDD Seminar: Mi Casa es Su Casa: How an intracellular symbiont manipulates host biology
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Events
Monday Oct
25
CIDD Lunch: A discussion on the lack of a vaccine mandate at Penn State
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Monday Oct
25
The Genome Sequences of Neoallotetraploid Poa annua and its Diploid Progenitors, Poa infirma and Poa supina
Plant Biology
Thursday Oct
28
CIDD Seminar: Mi Casa es Su Casa: How an intracellular symbiont manipulates host biology
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Friday Oct
29
CBBC Seminar | Lucina Uddin, Ph.D. "Brain dynamics and flexible behaviors"
Center for Brain Behavior and Cognition