New images of canine parvovirus may help predict how virus jumps to new species
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antibody attaching to canine parvovirus
Reef-building corals and the microscopic algae within their cells evolve together
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Elkhorn and staghorn corals

Reef-building corals coevolve with the microscopic algae that live within their cells, according to a new study by Penn State biologists.

Widespread coral-algae symbioses endured historical climate changes
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Pocillopora corals

Corals and their symbiotic algae may have the capacity to adjust to modern-day increases in ocean warming

Mapping the local cosmic web
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Map of dark matter in the local universe

A new map of dark matter in the local universe reveals several previously undiscovered structures connecting galaxies.

Maternal stress during pregnancy may shorten lifespans of male lizard offspring
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baby fence lizard and its egg
What makes plant cell walls both strong and extensible?
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Model of plant cell wall components

A new model of the plant cell wall made by Penn State biologists reveals that a network of cellulose is key to its unique stretchiness.

The legume family tree
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Artist's conception of legume family tree

The family tree for legumes, the plant family that includes beans, soybeans, and peanuts, reveals a history of whole-genome duplications

Searching for a safeguard
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Illustration of Penn State boat headed for Earth in life saver

Penn State researchers mobilized quickly to study the COVID-19 virus.

Models project COVID-19 cases may spike in May, before sharply declining by July
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mask on ground

COVID-19 cases may surge in May, according to a CDC report that included Penn State biologist Katriona Shea.

Testing the “two-hit” model for developmental defects
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Fly experiment showing second hit mutation interacts with chromosome 16 deletion
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