Three biochemistry and molecular biology juniors named Goldwater Scholars
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Deng, Katch, and Forstmeier

The biochemistry and molecular biology majors have been named Goldwater Scholars by the Barry M. Goldwater Foundation.

A new approach to undergraduate research
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Students in BMB 490 write down their observations of cells while in the tissue culture room. Credit: Emily Bell, Penn State

Launched during the pandemic, a team-based undergraduate research experience opens doors to students’ success.

New statistical method eases data reproducibility crisis
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A new statistical tool can accurately estimate the replicability of a study, which will be useful for genome-wide association studies.

Exploring variations in herpes virus symptoms
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human neuron cell

Herpes simplex virus induces strain-specific differences in infected human neurons.

Penn State virologist Moriah Szpara to co-host COVID-19 vaccine education town halls
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Graphic advertising the American Society for Virology's COVID-19 Vaccine Education Town Halls 2021

Free virtual events, March 31 and April 7, sponsored by American Society for Virology and American Society for Microbiology

Penn State, University of Split partner to identify nun's remains
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sister and archbishop over tomb

Penn State and Croatian faculty identified the remains of a Croatian nun who is in consideration for beatification by the Vatican.

About this Photo
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Melissa Rolls for the Winter 2021 issue of the Science Journal.
New antibiotic clears multi-drug resistant gonorrhea in mice in single dose
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A new antibiotic compound clears infection of multi-drug resistant gonorrhea in mice in a single oral dose, according to a new study.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bio-Tech Cluster Promotes Career Readiness
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Beatrice Sirakaya featured image for the Winter 2021 issue of the Science Journal.
Shaun Mahony receives 2021 National Science Foundation CAREER Award
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Shaun Mahony, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been honored with an NSF CAREER award.

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