A new study reveals when race-based differences in the gut microbiome appear, highlighting a need for more inclusive microbiome science.
Gut bacteria variation among human social groups emerges by three months of age
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Uncovering the role of somatostatin signaling in the brain
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How evolution in wild animals feeds back into the environment
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A new study that includes Penn State shows how adaptations in wild animals can in turn drive changes in the environment around them.
Influenza shows no seasonality in tropics, posing challenges for health care
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A new study led by Penn State shows now repeatable pattern of peak timing of influenza (the flu) in Vietnam.
GABA receptors offer potential as next-generation targets to treat depression
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New, simple and accessible method creates potency-increasing structure in drugs
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A new method by Penn State researchers offers a simple, safe way to create cyclopropanes—a feature that increases the potency of many drugs.
Penn State researchers examine how environmental chemicals affect gut microbiome
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Circadian clock gene helps mice form memories better during the day
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Circadian clock gene, Period 1, also influences memory formation, allowing mice to consolidate memories better during the day than at night.
Some corals may survive climate change without paying a metabolic price
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According to a new Penn State study, certain corals may be more resilient to climate change without paying a metabolic cost.
Bioluminescent bacteria coordinate signaling to colonize squid’s light organ
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