A new study that includes Penn State shows how adaptations in wild animals can in turn drive changes in the environment around them.
How evolution in wild animals feeds back into the environment
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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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Heard on Campus: NASA’s Nick Siegler at the Penn State SETI symposium
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Nick Siegler, program manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spoke at the second annual Penn State SETI Symposium.
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.