Life Sciences

Early adult binge drinking has lasting impact on aging brain in mice
Microscope
Three Penn State researchers awarded scientific grants from Kaufman Foundation
Sipe, Radice, and Maulik
Lu Bai named Verne M. Willaman Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lu Bai

Lu (Lucy) Bai has been selected as the Verne M. Willaman Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biology and Ecology Student Research Showcase winners announced
Beth McGraw
Testing thousands of RNA enzymes helps find first ‘twister ribozyme’ in mammals
2-dimensional models of twister ribozymes with structural imperfections.

A new method, developed by Penn State researchers, can test the activity of thousands of RNA enzymes--ribozymes--in a single experiment

Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices
group of men sit on stairs outside shrine with a researcher
Stem cell-like approach in plants sheds light on specialized cell wall formation
Sarah Pfaff picks up one of many small plants
Toxic protein may contribute to ALS development
dokholyan lab
Rare, ultra-luminous nova spotted in the Small Magellanic Cloud
Artist's impression of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
Penn State herbarium selected to participate in collections assessment program
Jesse Lasky and Eleanna Vasquez Cerda look at herbarium specimens
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