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Jul 05, 2018
Gut microbes may partner with a protein to help regulate vitamin D
Microbes in the gut may use a protein in a process that helps the body regulate vitamin D production.
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Jul 03, 2018
Buried Treasure
A newly discovered reef offers important lessons in resilience
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Jun 26, 2018
An invisible world: Explore the life of 'Zombie Ants' at the Arts Festival
When Daryl Branford one of the minds behind the groundbreaking multimedia installation The Zombie Ant Experience first came to Penn State in the 90s, it was the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts that convinced him Penn State was the place for him.
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Jun 25, 2018
Peter Hudson recognized as 'Humanitarian of the Year' by Kish Bank
In recognition of his efforts to advancing public health to alleviate human suffering around the world, Peter Hudson, the Willaman Professor of Biology and director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, was recognized by Kish Bank with its Humanitarian of the Year Award on June 21.
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Jun 25, 2018
Scientists find evidence of 27 new viruses in bees
Study represents largest effort to date to identify novel pathogens in global bee populations
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Jun 25, 2018
Camouflaged nanoparticles used to deliver killer protein to cancer
A biomimetic nanosystem can deliver therapeutic proteins to selectively target cancerous tumors, according to a team of Penn State researchers.
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Jun 19, 2018
New Fermentation Facility Brings New Opportunities
With a generous gift from its namesake benefactor, the CSL Behring Fermentation Facility puts Penn State students a step ahead
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Jun 09, 2018
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Celebrates Updated Agricultural Engineering Building
Improvements include new, cutting-edge shared fermentation facility
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May 21, 2018
SciArt: Interacting with Zombie Ants
The Huck Institute of the Life Sciences will present the first in a series of 'SciArt@TheHuck' exhibits when 'The Zombie Ant Experience' opens at the Millennium Science Complex May 21
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May 14, 2018
Altered body odor indicates malaria even if microscope doesn't
An international team of researchers is working toward a way to identify malaria patients including infected individuals who show no malaria symptoms
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