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.
What makes plant cell walls both strong and extensible?
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The legume family tree
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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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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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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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Penn State center to advance AI tools to accelerate scientific progress
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Penn State launches new artificial intelligence center for engineered systems
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Bypassing broken genes
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A new approach to gene editing using the CRISPR/Cas9 system will enable treatment of genetic diseases linked to a single gene.
Dueling evolutionary forces drive rapid evolution of salamander coloration
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Eberly alumnus shares progress on a vaccine to reduce the risk of developing certain HPV-related cancers
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