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Food science doctoral candidate Auja Bywater was selected as a recipient of the 2025 Pennsylvania Space Grant Graduate Research Fellowship. Credit: Auja Bywater / Penn State. Creative Commons

Nov 24, 2025

Food science graduate student awarded Pennsylvania Space Grant fellowship

Auja Bywater, a doctoral candidate, studies sustainable farming practices and how to make food safer.

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Nov 19, 2025

Postdoctoral Fellow Laurel Seemiller named a Rising Star in Neuroscience

Laurel Seemiller, a postdoctoral fellow in biology, has been named one of The Transmitter’s 25 Rising Stars in Neuroscience. Seemiller is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Nikki Crowley, director of the Penn State Neuroscience Institute at University Park, Huck Chair in Neural Engineering and associate professor of biology and of biomedical engineering.

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Yangbo Yuan, a graduate student in engineering science and mechanics, and lead Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, James L. Henderson, Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics in the College of Engineering, pose with their proof-of-concept test device — a wearable ring with an embedded, miniaturized accelerometer. Credit: Courtney Robinson / Penn State. Creative Commons

Nov 19, 2025

Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say

Wearable electronics could be more wearable, according to a research team at Penn State. The researchers developed a scalable, versatile approach to designing and fabricating wireless, internet-enabled electronic systems that can better adapt to 3D surfaces, like the human body or common household items, paving the path for more precise health monitoring or household automation, such as a smart recliner that can monitor and co

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A reasonable portion of lean beef can be part of a healthy diet when consumed with ample servings of vegetables, fruits and/or whole grains, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Penn State. Credit: OksanaKiian/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

Nov 18, 2025

Eating lean beef as part of a healthy diet may not increase heart disease risk

Eating moderate amounts of lean beef as part of a Mediterranean diet does not increase an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary research team at Penn State.

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Paul Babitzke, Stanley R. Person Professor of Molecular Biology, Don Bryant Chair in Microbial Physiology in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and director of the Center for RNA Molecular Biology at Penn State, presenting at the RNA Symposium. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

Nov 14, 2025

Penn State molecular biologist named Don Bryant Chair in Microbial Physiology

Paul Babitzke, Stanley R. Person Professor of Molecular Biology and director of the Center for RNA Molecular Biology at Penn State, has been named the Don Bryant Chair in Microbial Physiology in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

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Acute myeloid leukemia, pictured here, is a cancer of blood and bone marrow that can affect people of all ages but is the most common type of leukemia in adults. Credit: Salah Uddin/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

Nov 13, 2025

Two drugs that treat prostate cancer may also be effective against leukemia

Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs for treating prostate cancer may also be effective against acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to a new study by researchers at Penn State.

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The researchers collaborated with veterinarians in Centre County and several Pennsylvania horse farms, testing nearly 200 horses — some healthy, some sick — to determine the new references and indices. This study is a step toward using routine blood tests to spot inflammation before it becomes serious, they said. Credit: catnap72/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

Nov 11, 2025

New method may improve blood test’s ability to detect inflammation in horses

Inflammation can signal healing or harm, and distinguishing between the two is especially challenging in horses. To improve early detection, Penn State researchers created new inflammatory indices that combine routine complete blood count values into a clearer picture of a horse’s inflammatory status, helping veterinarians address problems before they become chronic.

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Thomas Bosch, senior research professor at Kiel University, will deliver a talk at Penn State University Park on Dec. 12. Credit: Thomas Bosch Lab. All Rights Reserved.

Nov 11, 2025

Host-microbiome interaction biologist to receive inaugural Microbiome Medal Thomas Bosch, senior research professor at Kiel University, will receive the inaugural Microbiome Medal and speak about his wo

Thomas Bosch, senior research professor at Kiel University, will receive the inaugural Microbiome Medal and speak about his work on Dec. 12

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Patrick Drew is leading a research team in investigating a rare neuron that appears to play a significant role in regulating blood flow in the brain of mice. Credit: Kelby Hochreither/Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Nov 11, 2025

It’s not just in your head: Stress may lead to altered blood flow in the brain

Researchers at Penn State find a rare, stress-sensitive neuron appears to help regulate blood flow in the brain of mice.

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Zhaoyang Jiang, Biology Ph.D. candidate, records ion channel activity in a living cell with Timothy Jegla, associate professor of biology, overlooking.

Nov 06, 2025

Penn State Eberly College of Science launches new neurobiology major

The Penn State Eberly College of Science is launching a new major in neurobiology, a degree that will prepare students to tackle the cross-disciplinary questions and problems related to the brain, the nervous system and its interactions with the body and environment, and brain health. The Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology will provide a comprehensive framework of training to fill an increasing student interest and need for wide-ranging skillsets in neuroscience research, preparation for medical and healthcare careers, and beyond.

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