Life Sciences

Ferry Named Co-chair of the National Academy of Science Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science
Ferry Named Co-chair of the National Academy of Science Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science
Pinpointing accuracy: Research helps solidify evidence in court
Researchers use forensic-science techniques to lift a fingerprint. Photo courtesy of Cedric Neumann, Penn State.
BBC Radio Featured Penn State Deep-Sea Scientist
DNA Analysis Aids in Classifying Single-Celled Algae
Four examples of Symbiodinum among corals. Credit: Todd LaJeunesse, Penn State.
Huge Study of Human Genome Includes Penn State Research
Hardison repairing dna
Science Research Led in Gulf of Mexico by Penn State Biologist to be Honored with U.S. Award
fishes swimming among coral
Darwin Discovered to Be Right: Eastern Pacific Barrier is Virtually Impassable by Coral Species
scuba diver checking out coral reef
New Model Synapse Could Shed Light on Disorders Such as Epilepsy and Anxiety
Model synapses revealed that, when a GABA-A receptor had Alpha 2 subunits, the receptor tended move toward and form at the synaptic region. However, when a GABA-A receptor had Alpha 6 subunits, the receptor tended to move toward the extrasynaptic region. Credit: Gong Chen lab, Penn State
Vaccine Research Shows Vigilance Needed against Evolution of More-Virulent Malaria
A female Anopheles albimanus mosquito feeding on a human host and engorged with blood. Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public domain image.
Polar Bear Evolution Tracked Climate Change, New DNA Study Suggests
A polar bear at rest, but alert, looking directly at camera. Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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