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February 29, 2024

Anton Nekrutenko named Huck Chair in Genomics
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February 28, 2024

New single molecule biophysics equipment expands research capability
Five new research collaborations between Penn State and minority-serving institutions selected to receive seed funding via the Inter-Institutional Partnerships for Diversifying Research program

February 28, 2024

Three Ecology students receive Ag Sci awards
Andrew Patterson, professor of molecular toxicology and the John T. and Paige S. Smith Professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, examines a tubing line that carries samples from the chromatography system at right into the mass spectrometer at left. Patterson said recent technologies such as mass spectrometry have enabled scientists to make new discoveries related to bile acids. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

February 28, 2024

New role for bacterial enzyme in gut metabolism revealed

February 28, 2024

New tech harvests both magnetic and ultrasound energy to safely power medical implants

February 27, 2024

TerraSafe Materials and Penn State Announce Licensing Agreement to Commercialize Breakthrough Material Technologies

February 27, 2024

Red meat can be part of a healthy diet. Here’s how.
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February 26, 2024

Temperature, humidity may drive future transmission of parasitic worm infections
Five new research collaborations between Penn State and minority-serving institutions selected to receive seed funding via the Inter-Institutional Partnerships for Diversifying Research program

February 26, 2024

Penn State Biorenewables Symposium to unveil new opportunities, April 18-19
Penn State’s faculty, staff and students have always conducted research that serves the greater good. Now, by launching two new funding opportunities, the University aims to provide even more support to researchers and students at its Commonwealth Campuses who are conducting impactful work that benefits communities and improves the well-being of local residents. Applications are now being accepted and are due by April 12th. Credit: Matt Fern / Phase 7. All Rights Reserved.

February 26, 2024

Penn State announces new public-impact research funding opportunities for campuses
Researchers found that ladybug scents can cue aphids — an agricultural pest — to eat and reproduce less. Credit: Courtesy of Sara Hermann / Penn State. Creative Commons

February 22, 2024

Ladybug scents offer a more ecologically friendly way to protect crops

February 22, 2024

Scientists slash sugar in chocolate with oat flour-based innovation

February 20, 2024

Measles cases rose 79% globally last year, WHO says. Experts explain why.
Penn State researchers, from left Bed Poudel, research professor, and Sumanta Kumar Karan, postdoctoral scholar, both in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering; and Sujay Hosur, doctoral candidate, and Mehdi Kiani, associate professor, both in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, show a new device that can harvest energy from magnetic field and ultrasound sources simultaneously, converting this energy to electricity that could power the next generation of implantable biomedical devices. Credit: Provided by Bed Poudel . All Rights Reserved.

February 20, 2024

Dual-energy harvesting device could power future wireless medical implants
Native to the eastern U.S., Carolina azolla holds excellent potential for use as a fast-growing, short-season crop that requires minimal inputs, upkeep and processing, according to Penn State researchers. The plant — sometimes referred to as mosquito fern, fairy moss and water fern — could be used to increase the food supply. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

February 16, 2024

Common plant could help reduce food insecurity, researchers find
Penn State Bioethics Program Director Jonathan H. Marks has been named a fellow by the Hastings Center. He is among 13 new fellows recognized this year for their work advancing scholarship and public knowledge of complex ethical issues in health, health care, life sciences research and the environment. Credit: Jonathan Marks . All Rights Reserved.

February 16, 2024

Bioethics Program Director Jonathan Marks named a Hastings Center fellow

February 15, 2024

When planting trees is bad for the planet
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February 15, 2024

Penn State biologist Tom Stewart honored with early-career investigator award
Eric Nacsa, assistant professor of chemistry. Credit: Kathryn Harlow / Penn State. Creative Commons

February 15, 2024

Penn State chemist Eric Nacsa receives 2024 NSF CAREER Award
Patricia and Stephen Benkovic. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

February 15, 2024

Committee advances plan to rename Chemistry Building as 'Benkovic Building'

February 15, 2024

What to Know About the Risk of Food Poisoning From Listeria
Joseph Reese, distinguished professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Penn State. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

February 14, 2024

Penn State molecular biologist Joseph Reese named distinguished professor

February 14, 2024

Stable profits, land preservation matter to farmers debating solar leases
Four projects led by researchers in the Eberly College of Science have been selected to receive Lab Bench to Commercialization grants in 2024. Credit: Dani Zemba / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

February 14, 2024

Lab Bench to Commercialization 2024 grant recipients announced