Research Lab Profile: Anand Group
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Extinct warbler’s genome sequenced from museum specimens
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Painting of museum specimens of Bachman's warbler by Isabella Kirkland, 2011

New whole-genome sequences from seven museum specimens of the extinct Bachman's warbler show that it was a distinct species.

Penn State researchers use ultrasound to control orientation of small particles
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colorful image of model of nanorods in a microfluid

New research from Penn State demonstrates how to use ultrasound to orient small particles.

Mouse models of adolescent binge drinking reveal key long-lasting brain changes
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Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice.

Masai giraffes more endangered than previously thought
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Three adult giraffes on savanna
Vaccine against deadly chytrid fungus primes frog microbiome for future exposure
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tree frog Credit: TJ Gehling, flickr

A vaccine against the chytrid fungus in frogs leads to a protective shift the composition of the microbiome, according to a new study.

A protein mines, sorts rare earths better than humans, paving way for green tech
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Penn State research reveals how a protein could allow the sorting of rare earth elements for future use.

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.

Research Lab Profile: Hodges Group
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PlantVillage receives $4.96 million grant to combat crop loss in Africa
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A Tanzanian cassava farmer, left, learns to use a plant disease mobile app developed as part of the PlantVillage initiative led by Penn State researchers. Credit: Penn State

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is awarding a $4.96 million grant to Penn State's PlantVillage.

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