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Aug 23, 2023
DNA sequence of the human Y chromosome fully determined for first time
The first full sequence of the last human chromosome — the Y chromosome — to be assembled is complete, thanks to an international collaboration that includes Penn State researchers. The new sequence, which fills in gaps across more than 50% of the Y chromosome’s length, uncovers genomic features with implications for fertility, as well as cancer risk and severity.
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Aug 23, 2023
Animal microbiome researcher awarded $1.3M to study pathogenic threats
Erika Ganda was recently awarded two grants totaling $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to lead teams of scientists in studies of pathogenic threats to livestock and people.
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Aug 22, 2023
One Health Microbiome Center's 2023-24 Interdisciplinary Innovation Fellows
The One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) in the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State has named five recipients for its 2023-24 Interdisciplinary Innovation Fellowships (IIF) program.
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Aug 21, 2023
Cover crops project provides fertile ground for USDA graduate fellows
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences graduate students received more predoctoral fellowships from the U.S. Department of Agriculture than any other institution over the last five years.
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Aug 17, 2023
Uncovering the role of somatostatin signaling in the brain
New research in mice demonstrates how the signaling molecule somatostatin acts to dampen neural circuits in the prefrontal cortex and stimulate exploratory behavior.
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Aug 17, 2023
Gut bacteria variation among human social groups emerges by three months of age
Bacteria and other microorganisms that live within the human digestive tract — the gut microbiome — differ with parent-reported race and ethnicity as early as 3 months of age, according to a new study co-led by Penn State.
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Aug 16, 2023
Bee populations at risk of one-two punch from heat waves, pathogen infection
Extreme heat waves affect pollinators and the pathogens that live on them, creating a mutual imbalance that could have major economic and public health consequences.
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Aug 11, 2023
Newly identified protein function may reveal understanding of lifetime fertility
A protein in mouse ovaries regulates the formation of the ovarian follicle reserve, which comprises a mammal’s lifetime supply of egg cells and surrounding support cells, according to new study conducted by a U.S.-Canadian team.
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Aug 09, 2023
College of Ag Sciences scientist receives grant to study gut homeostasis, diet
Can plants evolved to resist infection help humans do the same?
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Aug 09, 2023
Mussels inspire an eco-friendly way to extract critical rare earth elements
Rare earth elements play a key role in clean energy, vital to the production of lightweight, efficient batteries and essential components in wind turbines.
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