Life Sciences

Evolution of the Y chromosome in great apes deciphered
Tree showing great ape Y chromosome evolution
Bacteria virus combo may be cause of neonatal brain infections in Uganda
collage of Uganda map, virus genome and others

A newly identified bacteria and a common virus may be the underlying cause of infection-induced hydrocephalus in Uganda.

Scientists take a step toward understanding 'jumping genes' effect on the genome
Graph regarding jumping genes
Cellular Signposts
Squire Booker with lab equipment

Penn State biochemist Squire Booker maps the trail of important cellular reactions

Coral’s resilience to warming may depend on iron
Reef corals comprise thousands or millions of genetically identical algal polyps, which remain attached to each other to produce massive colonies. This close-up shows Orbicella, an important reef-building coral in the Caribbean. The species and its symbiosis with micro-algae has been studied extensively. Credit: Penn State

How well corals respond to climate change could depend in part on iron available in the environment, according to a new study.

Wastewater sampling may give advanced warning of potential COVID-19 outbreaks
University's wastewater plant

Wastewater sampling for coronavirus on campus could alert University decision makers to a potential outbreak.

New screening technology works to better predict drug's shelf life and stability
Brad Rogers at podium

Postdoc Brad Rogers takes his technology to the next level.

New biotechnologies revealed at inaugural Penn State BioTech Discovery Day
woman pipettes at lab bench
Ying Gu named the 2019 - 2020 recipient of the 2019 - 2020 Daniel R. Tershak Memorial Teaching Award
Image of Ying Gu
Emily Bell named the 2019 – 2020 recipient of the Paul M. Althouse Memorial Outstanding Instructor Award
Image of Emily Bell
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