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Huck Bridge Funding Recipients Announced

Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences announced a Bridge Funding Program designed to provide short-term financial support to ongoing life sciences research projects facing unexpected funding cancellations or delays.

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Huck seed grant program introduces new research themes for the life sciences

The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has launched its 2025-2026 new seed grant program. Huck seed grants foster innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative life sciences research.

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Machtinger harnesses the power of collaboration to solve complex problems

Erika Machtinger is a veterinary entomologist whose work impacts wildlife, agriculture, industry, and public health across the U.S. Her efforts hinge upon the unique, interdisciplinary ecosystem of researchers and resources at Penn State.

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May 29, 2025

Biology professor, Huck associate operations director to retire

After a decade of service to the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and a distinguished academic career spanning four decades, James Marden, professor of biology and associate director of operations, will retire from Penn State at the end of June.

The activation of Protein Kinase A (PKA) is a critical part in how the body responds to stress and starvation. Using a variety of imaging and biochemical techniques, a team of researchers from Penn State has revealed how the metabolic cycle that activates PKA resets itself between stressful events. Credit: Varun Venkatakrishnan/Anand Lab / Penn State. Creative Commons

May 28, 2025

Resetting the fight-or-flight response

New study reveals mechanism responsible for resetting key molecular cycle involved in response to stress and starvation.

Energy deficiency is a common problem for athletes and other women who are physically active. A new online questionnaire, developed by researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology, can identify women who may be at risk for energy deficiency. Credit: franckreporter/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

May 27, 2025

New online tool predicts risk of energy deficiency in young, exercising women

Energy deficiency is a common problem among physically active women and can result in bone and reproductive health problems.

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Credit: Dan Lesher. All Rights Reserved.

May 29, 2025

Biology professor, Huck associate operations director to retire

After a decade of service to the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and a distinguished academic career spanning four decades, James Marden, professor of biology and associate director of operations, will retire from Penn State at the end of June.

The activation of Protein Kinase A (PKA) is a critical part in how the body responds to stress and starvation. Using a variety of imaging and biochemical techniques, a team of researchers from Penn State has revealed how the metabolic cycle that activates PKA resets itself between stressful events. Credit: Varun Venkatakrishnan/Anand Lab / Penn State. Creative Commons

May 28, 2025

Resetting the fight-or-flight response

New study reveals mechanism responsible for resetting key molecular cycle involved in response to stress and starvation.

Energy deficiency is a common problem for athletes and other women who are physically active. A new online questionnaire, developed by researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology, can identify women who may be at risk for energy deficiency. Credit: franckreporter/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

May 27, 2025

New online tool predicts risk of energy deficiency in young, exercising women

Energy deficiency is a common problem among physically active women and can result in bone and reproductive health problems.

Invent Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is now accepting applications for its June virtual cohort, with an application deadline of Friday, May 30. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

May 27, 2025

Making research market-ready: Apply for NSF I-Corps Short Course

Invent Penn State’s U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Short Course is now accepting applications for its June virtual cohort, with an application deadline of Friday, May 30.

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