New research shows that anthropogenic change drives bats closer to humans, where they infect intermediary hosts and can infect people.
To prevent next pandemic research suggests we need to restore wildlife habit
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New statistical method improves genomic analyses
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A new statistical method by Penn State researchers provides a more efficient way to uncover biologically meaningful changes in genomic data.
Gut parasites may increase onward transmission of respiratory bugs in rabbits
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A new study shows co-infection of gut parasites increases shedding of Bordetella bacterium and could increase onward transmission.
IceCube neutrinos give us first glimpse into the inner depths of an active galaxy
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IceCube Neutrino Observatory, including Penn State scientists, detects high-energy neutrinos from an active galaxy.
Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation
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Two Alzheimer’s drugs tested head-to-head in first-ever virtual clinical trial
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A team including researchers from Penn State investigated two potential Alzheimer’s drugs in a virtual trial.
Swift telescope captures brightest gamma-ray burst ever recorded
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The brightest gamma ray burst ever recorded was observed by the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, whose mission center is at Penn State.
New hybrid structures could pave the way to more stable quantum computers
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A new way to explore topological superconductivity.
Click Chemistry: The Nobel Prize Winner Being Used in the Penn State Department of Chemistry
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Cancer drug could potentially be used against malaria
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A team including Penn State scientists explores how a cancer drug could protect from, cure, and prevent transmission of malaria.