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Apr 17, 2023
Structured Nucleic Acids Day, Robert Simpson and Sons Lecture set for April 18
A half-day symposium on structured (noncanonical) nucleic acids will be held on Tuesday, April 18, in Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library, Penn State University Park.
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Apr 14, 2023
Podcast explores the roots of narcissism and its effects on U.S. politics
For the latest episode of the Tracking Traits podcast, Pete Hatemi, distinguished professor of political science, microbiology and biochemistry at Penn State, was interviewed about his research on the effect of narcissism on civil society.
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Apr 14, 2023
How does an aging-associated enzyme access our genetic material?
New research provides insight into how an enzyme that helps regulate aging and other metabolic processes accesses our genetic material to modulate gene expression within the cell. A team led by Penn State researchers have produced images of a sirtuin enzyme bound to a nucleosome — a tightly packed complex of DNA and proteins called histones — showing how the enzyme navigates the nucleosome complex to access both DNA and histone proteins and clarifying how it functions in humans and other animals.
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Apr 13, 2023
Seed grants to foster research collaborations with Minority Serving Institutions
Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has initiated a new grant program to seed collaborative, interdisciplinary projects that would bring together researchers from Penn State and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
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Apr 13, 2023
T-cell vaccine for COVID-19 may last longer than current vaccines
The current COVID-19 vaccines are designed to trigger an antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is vulnerable to mutations that could make the vaccine less effective over time.
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Apr 13, 2023
The Medical Minute: How to alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies
Welcoming spring this year has been bittersweet for the millions of allergy sufferers already experiencing itchy eyes, nasal congestion, sneezing and runny noses. What causes someone to be allergic to seasonal allergens and other irritants is unknown.
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Apr 12, 2023
Standalone sensor system uses human movement to monitor health and environment
For mere dollars, a Penn State-led international collaboration has fabricated a self-powered, standalone sensor system capable of monitoring gas molecules in the environment or in human breath.
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Apr 11, 2023
Penn State announces 2023 University-wide faculty and staff awards
Each spring, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. These awards highlight many of the University's faculty and staff who go above and beyond in their work at Penn State.
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Apr 11, 2023
Study on how neurons move offers new insight into neurodegenerative diseases
Neurons, which are responsible for producing the signals that ultimately trigger an action like talking or moving a muscle, are built and maintained by classes of motor proteins that transport molecular cargo along elongated tracks called microtubules.
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Apr 11, 2023
Keiler honored with 2023 Graduate Program Chair Leadership Award
Kenneth Keiler, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and associate department head for graduate education in Penn State's Eberly College of Science, is the 2023 recipient of the Graduate School Alumni Society Graduate Program Chair Leadership Award.
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