Claude dePamphilis has been named the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Distinguished Chair in Plant Biology and Evolutionary Genomics.
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Claude dePamphilis named Huck Chair in Plant Biology and Evolutionary Genomics
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A new class of functional elements in the human genome?
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Regions of human genome that form G4 structures are more common, more stable, and show signs of natural selection
Weird warbler reveals genetics of its mismatched colors
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A rare warbler hybrid with mismatched color traits allowed Penn State biologists to disentangle the genetic drivers behind these traits.
Behavior limits COVID-19 spread between University and community
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The Penn State Data 4 Action Project reveals insights into behavior and the COVID-19 pandemic in Centre County.
Newly sequenced genome of extinct giant lemur sheds light on animal's biology
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Using a preserved subfossil jawbone, a Penn State biologist has sequenced the genome of an extinct species of giant lemur.
Snapshot USA: First-ever nationwide mammal survey now published
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The first national mammal survey will enable studies about wild animal populations and conservation strategies of threatened species.
PlantVillage team lauded for projects to protect food supply amid COVID, locusts
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The Penn State PlantVillage App received awards for their work to help African farmers with the challenges from locusts and the pandemic.
A potential new antiviral drug for COVID-19
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The experimental drug TEMPOL may be a promising antiviral treatment for COVID-19, according to a new study including Penn State researchers
Penn State biologist and colleagues receive $4M grant to identify heat-tolerant corals
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An international team has been awarded $4 million to identify corals that are naturally resilient to climate change.
New images of canine parvovirus may help predict how virus jumps to new species
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