Life Sciences

New, environmentally friendly method to extract and separate rare earth elements
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construction vehicles dig pit for mine tailings

A new process by Penn State chemists improves how we extract and separate rare earth elements, including from unconventional sources.

Biology undergraduate analyzes Caribbean coral bleaching patterns
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Jack Howard outside
Coral microbiome is key to surviving climate change, new study finds
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Coral reef from above at Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Penn State biologists have identified the contributions of symbiotic bacteria and algae to corals’ heat tolerance in a new study.

Alexa Dembek honored with Alumni Fellow Award
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Alexa Dembek, Alumni Fellow Award recipient. Credit: Nate Follmer, Penn State

Eberly alumna Alexa Dembek has been honored with the Alumni Fellow award from the Penn State Alumni Association.

Male giraffes are more socially connected than females
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group of giraffes by tree. Credit Derek Lee

Male giraffes have more connections than female giraffes, though they aren't as strong, according to new research by a Penn State biologist.

When will the pandemic end?
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gloved hands holding vaccine vile and needle. Credit unsplash

New projections suggest COVID-19 cases will decrease across the US, barring the emergence of any new variants or major changes in behavior.

The pathway for producing ethylene
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Mechanisms of the ethylene-forming enzyme (EFE) reactions

Penn State research lays out chemical steps of enzyme to produce ethylene, the fruit ripening hormone and important industrial chemical

Long-distance relationships for endangered corals
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Developing embryos of elkhorn corals

Cryopreserved coral sperm can fertilize coral eggs, assisted gene flow could be a conservation tool for corals impacted by climate change

Winning startup works to increase speed to market for some pharmaceuticals
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Brad Rogers

Eberly alumnus Brad Rogers and his team are using Penn State's resources to further their intellectual property.

Biodiversity needs better data archiving
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trees in rainforest. Credit: ALENKA SKVARC, UNSPLASH

A team led by a Penn State biologist audited the largest global repository for storing genetic sequence data and found missing metadata.

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