Bacteria virus combo may be cause of neonatal brain infections in Uganda
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
Graph regarding jumping genes
Cellular Signposts
Squire Booker with lab equipment

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

Coral’s resilience to warming may depend on iron
Reef corals comprise thousands or millions of genetically identical algal polyps, which remain attached to each other to produce massive colonies. This close-up shows Orbicella, an important reef-building coral in the Caribbean. The species and its symbiosis with micro-algae has been studied extensively. Credit: Penn State

How well corals respond to climate change could depend in part on iron available in the environment, according to a new study.

Penn State a partner in new NSF Physics Frontier Center
This rendering shows the density of matter in the aftermath of two merged neutron stars, resulting in the formation of a black hole.

The center will bring together researchers from 13 institutions to focus on neutron star modeling in the ‘Gravitational Wave Era’

A multishot lensless camera in development could aid disease diagnosis
Illustration of lensless imaging

Lensless imaging being developed at Penn State.

Grassroots data science initiative seeks to create connections, collaborations
People watching data science presentation

Dave Hunter helps provide opportunities for data scientists to connect.

Wastewater sampling may give advanced warning of potential COVID-19 outbreaks
University's wastewater plant

Wastewater sampling for coronavirus on campus could alert University decision makers to a potential outbreak.

A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star
NASA's TESS panorama showing location of TOI-1899 star
New screening technology works to better predict drug's shelf life and stability
Brad Rogers at podium

Postdoc Brad Rogers takes his technology to the next level.

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