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Rabbit virus has evolved to become more deadly, new research finds
several rabbits outdoors. credit: CSIRO
Birdsong reveals rare hybrid coupling 10 million years in the making
hybrid warbler sings in a tree Credit: Stephen Gosser

Penn State biologists uncovered the mystery of an extremely rare hybrid bird, the offspring of a rose-breasted grosbeak and scarlet tanager.

Okafor receives NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
Denise Okafor

C. Denise Okafor, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and of chemistry, awarded the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

Kateryna Makova awarded Masatoshi Nei Innovation Prize in Biology
Kateryna Makova

Penn State biologist Kateryna Makova has been awarded the Masatoshi Nei Innovation Prize in Biology.

Heard on Campus: Sarah Bordenstein, The Wolbachia Project
Bordenstein presents in front of screen with students looking on

Eberly biologist Sarah Bordenstein spoke at a Millennium Café in September.

Wanda Jones and Ala Stanford honored with 2022 Alumni Fellow Award
Old Main

Eberly alumni Wanda Jones and Ala Stanford have been honored with the Penn State Alumni Fellow Award.

Prehealth Summer Bridge Program helps give incoming first-year students a leg up
A first-year Penn State student in the Prehealth Summer Bridge Program smiles during a Lunch & Learn session with the Eberly College of Science's associate deans
The Russell E. Marker Lectures in Evolutionary Biology set for September 20 and 21, 2022
Bruce Levin holds item up to flaming bunsen burner
What are potential animal reservoirs for monkeypox?
monkeypox virus Credit: Getty Images, kontekbrothers
Penn State team wins Global Frog Discovery Challenge
The team stands outside the Millennium Sciences Building
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