Life Sciences

Brain regions that relieve effects of chronic stress in mice differ based on sex
Schematic of cortical microcircuit showing connections of neurons and how activation of SST neurons leads to stress resiliance.
WHO recommends universal introduction for rubella vaccination
gloved hands hold syringe and small glass bottle. Credit National Cancer Institute
Once-endangered Kirtland’s warblers show extensive signs of inbreeding in genome
Kirtland's Warbler in a tree. Credit: Nathan Cooper
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
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