Astronomers may have discovered a kilonova—a powerful event that occur when two neutron stars merge.
The Unfolding Story of a Kilonova Told in X-rays
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A new molecular family tree of grasses
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Massive study of grass family tree provides clues to the evolution of a type of photosynthesis involved in heat and drought tolerance.
New screening system may point the way to clean, renewable hydrogen power
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A new system system for detecting the production of hydrogen gas has been designed by Penn State researchers.
Repurposing FDA-approved drugs may help combat COVID-19
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Several FDA approved drugs significantly reduce the ability of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 to replicate in human cells.
Omicron detected for first time in white-tailed deer
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New research shows some white-tailed deer living in Staten Island, New York, are actively infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Former chemistry graduate student, Hayley Knox, collaborates on paper in Nature
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Former chemistry graduate student, Hayley Knox, collaborates with Penn State and Johns Hopkins researchers on a paper in Nature
New, targeted method for probing the function of 3D chromosomal structure
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A new method--chemically induced chromosomal interaction--can induce interactions in the genome to test function of 3D chromosome structure
The key to a powerful antibiotic’s formation now clear
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The enzyme tokK helps synthesize a chain of methyl groups that allows antibiotics called carbapenems to circumvent antibiotic resistance.
'The Origins of Heavy Elements’: A free public lecture on Jan. 29
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Ashley Villar will present a free public lecture titled "The Origins of Heavy Elements" at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29nd.
Omicron genetics and early transmission patterns are characterized in new study
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A new study co-authored by Penn State biologist describes the genomic profile of Omicron variant of COVID-19.