How “master regulators” of cells make DNA accessible for gene expression
structure of Cbf1 connected to DNA and histones in nucleosome

New Penn State research reveals how proteins called pioneer factors can open up dense genetic complexes called nucleosomes.

Structured Nucleic Acids Day, Robert Simpson and Sons Lecture set for April 18
Karen Vasquez, professor and division head of pharmacology and toxicology in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Texas at Austin

A half-day symposium on structured (noncanonical) nucleic acids will be held on April 18, 2023, in Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library.

How does an aging-associated enzyme access our genetic material?
cryo-em image of sirt6 enzyme in complex with nucleosome

New images of the SIRT6 sirtuin enzyme from Penn State researchers help explain how it is able to access genetic material within the cell.

Three Eberly graduate students earn prizes at 2023 Graduate Exhibition
students explain their posters to passersby and judges

Three graduate students from the Eberly College of Science received awards at the 2023 Graduate Exhibition at Penn State.

Keiler honored with 2023 Graduate Program Chair Leadership Award
Image of Kenneth Keiler

Penn State biochemist Kenneth Keiler is the 2023 recipient of the Graduate School Alumni Society Graduate Program Chair Leadership Award.

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease, in mice
broccoli florets. Credit Tyrrell Fitness and Nutrition, Unsplash.

Penn State researchers found that eating broccoli may help to protect the lining of the small intestine and inhibit disease development.

A tighter core stabilizes SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in new emergent variants
three images of changing spike protein

New research from Penn State shows how SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutated, potentially to become more transmissible.

Eberly alumna Leah Liu receives Penn State Alumni Achievement Award
Leah Liu, 2023 Recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award

Alumna Leah Liu, who graduated from the Eberly College of Science in 2009, has been recognized with a Penn State Alumni Achievement Award.

Graduate Women in Science group provides opportunities for students to thrive
GWIS members pose outside during a social event

Eberly graduate student Holly Kleinschmidt reflects on the Penn State chapter of Graduate Women in Science (GWIS).

DNA stuck in the gears of the RNA production machine
Cartoon of the nucleotide addition cycle of bacterial RNA polymerase, showing mechanism of transcription pausing

Penn State researchers have worked out the mechanism of transcription pausing in some bacteria using cryo-electron microscopy

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