How “master regulators” of cells make DNA accessible for gene expression
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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.

Mostafá selected to receive 2023 Faculty Scholar Medal
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Miguel Mostafa

Penn State astrophysicist Miguel Mostafá has received a 2023 Faculty Scholar Medal.

Mauricio Terrones named head of the Department of Physics
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Mauricio Terrones

Mauricio Terrones has been named the new George A. and Margaret M. Downsbrough Head of the Department of Physics at Penn State

Graduate Women in Science group provides opportunities for students to thrive
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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).

New material may offer key to solving quantum computing issue
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lego bricks illustrating components of material
Brandt selected as Holder of the Eberly Family Chair in Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Niel Brandt for the 2023 Frontiers of Science.

W. Niel Brandt appointed as the Holder of the Eberly Family Chair in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State

Alumni Mark Becker and James Stith honored with Distinguished Alumni Award
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Eberly alumni Mark Becker and James Stith have been honored with Distinguished Alumni Award.

Marker Lectures in the Physical Sciences scheduled for January 26 and 27
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Sankar Das Sarma

Sankar Das Sarma will present the 2023 Russel Marker Lectures in the Physical Sciences on January 26 and 27 at Penn State

Emergent behavior observed in self-interacting light
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Schematic of waveguides through glass and measured light intensity per waveguide showing fractionalization

Photons that are forced to interact with each other through waveguides demonstrate behavior evocative of the fractional quantum Hall effect

Astrophysicist Katie Mack to present Science Achievement Graduate Fellows Lecture Jan. 23
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Katie Mack

Theoretical astrophysicist and popular science writer Katie Mack will present the spring 2023 SAGF lecture at Penn State.

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