Newly identified protein regulates the creation of cellulose in plant cells
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A new study from Penn State reveals a protein that regulates the synthesis of cellulose, which could aid design of materials for biofuels.

Neela Yennawar and Scott Lindner selected as 2023 Huck Leadership Fellows
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As a Huck Leadership Fellow, Eberly professor Scott Lindner will assess Huck's doctoral training programs to align with industry.

Santhosh Girirajan named interim head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Santhosh Girirajan

Santhosh Girirajan named interim head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State

Essential process for SARS-CoV-2 viral replication visualized
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New images from Penn State researchers show how viral proteins are separated by a protease; an important step during virus replication.

Two Penn State undergraduates earn national Goldwater Scholarship
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Eberly College of Science undergraduates Yuki Yoshida and Kueyoung Kim have earned the 2023 Goldwater Scholarship.

Eberly researchers among winners of 15th annual Materials Visualization Competition
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Two Eberly researchers were among the winners of the Penn State Materials Visualization Competition.

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

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