Altered light-harvesting complex in a cyanobacterium allows low-energy light use
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Top, front and side views of structure of light-harvesting antenae in a cyanobacterium

Researchers determine structure of the final component of the photosynthetic apparatus in a cyanobacterium for using lower-energy light

2023 Staff Appreciation Ceremony
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José Ponte-Cordova and Jessie Sorensen, hosts of the 2023 Staff Appreciation Ceremony.

The Eberly College of Science held its annual Halloween-themed Staff Appreciation Ceremony on October 30, 2023.

Genomics Research Incubator expands assay and training options for scientists
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Cheryl Keller in lab coat and Huiqing Zeng next to sequencer

Cheryl Keller, research professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, leads the GRI.

Murakami selected as Innovation Fund investigator by Pew Charitable Trusts
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Katsuhiko Murakami

Murakami and his colleague will study a critical step in the regulation of gene expression in cyanobacteria. 

Manuel Llinás named as the Ernest C. Pollard Professor in Biotechnology
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Manuel Llinás

Manuel Llinás has been named the Ernest C. Pollard Professor in Biotechnology

Santhosh Girirajan named T. Ming Chu Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Santhosh Girirajan
Could RNA folding play a role in the origin of life?
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Structure of tRNA molecules overlaid on image of membraneless compartments

RNAs with naturally occurring chemical modifications fold better than unmodified RNAs inside membraneless compartments that model protocells

Penn State team to triple size of forensic database of mitochondrial DNA
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two trays of vials

A grant from the National Institute of Justice will fund the sequencing of 10,000 human mitochondrial genomes.

GABA receptors offer potential as next-generation targets to treat depression
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“Sorrowing Old Man (At Eternity’s Gate),” Vincent van Gogh
Penn State researchers examine how environmental chemicals affect gut microbiome
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Andrew Patterson
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