Could RNA folding play a role in the origin of life?
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

Jennifer Doudna to present SAGF Lecture

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Jennifer Doudna to present SAGF Lecture
Add to Calendar 2023-10-23T20:00:00 2023-10-23T21:00:00 UTC Jennifer Doudna to present SAGF Lecture
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Penn State team to triple size of forensic database of mitochondrial DNA
two trays of vials

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

A Time Capsule from the Anthropocene: A Conversation with James Balog

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A Time Capsule from the Anthropocene: A Conversation with James Balog
Add to Calendar 2023-10-26T23:00:00 2023-10-27T00:00:00 UTC A Time Capsule from the Anthropocene: A Conversation with James Balog The State Theatre, State College
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GABA receptors offer potential as next-generation targets to treat depression
“Sorrowing Old Man (At Eternity’s Gate),” Vincent van Gogh
Penn State researchers examine how environmental chemicals affect gut microbiome
Andrew Patterson
Circadian clock gene helps mice form memories better during the day
Flourescent stain of dorsal hippocampus showing CRISPR expression

Circadian clock gene, Period 1, also influences memory formation, allowing mice to consolidate memories better during the day than at night.

Wendy Hanna-Rose honored with Distinguished Faculty Mentoring Award
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Kenneth Keiler honored with 2023 Distinguished Service Award
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Ken Keiler has been awarded the 2023 Distinguished Service Award from the Eberly College of Science.

Bioluminescent bacteria coordinate signaling to colonize squid’s light organ
Hawaiian bobtail squid
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