Malaria parasites hide out in humans when it’s not mosquito season
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A female Anopheles mosquito feeding on a human host and engorged with blood. Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grafting with epigenetically-modified rootstock yields surprise
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Rows of tomato plants

Novel grafted plants give rise to progeny that are more vigorous, productive and resilient than the parental plants.

Researchers use NSF Convergence Accelerator to shorten drug discovery timeline
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Profile of human face with code

A new grant will allow faster and more cost-efficient methods of discovering pharmaceuticals using quantum artificial intelligence.

Researchers deconstruct the “biological clock” that regulates birdsong
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A finch stands over stopwatch

The precise timing of a bird’s complex song is driven in part by the often-ignored “wires” connecting neurons in the bird’s brain.

The recipe for powerful quasar jets
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Illusttration of supermassive black hole with coronoa and jets
To boldly go: Penn State launches planetary science consortium
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view of Earth from space

The new Consortium for Planetary and Exoplanetary Sciences and Technology will research focus efforts at Penn State.

Evolution of the Y chromosome in great apes deciphered
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Tree showing great ape Y chromosome evolution
Bacteria virus combo may be cause of neonatal brain infections in Uganda
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collage of Uganda map, virus genome and others

A newly identified bacteria and a common virus may be the underlying cause of infection-induced hydrocephalus in Uganda.

Scientists take a step toward understanding 'jumping genes' effect on the genome
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Graph regarding jumping genes
Cellular Signposts
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Squire Booker with lab equipment

Penn State biochemist Squire Booker maps the trail of important cellular reactions

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