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A graph shows the visualization of how the Biomedical Data Translator functions. From left to right, the graph shows inputting questions, how the system works to retrieve information from the knowledge bases, and the responses provided.

Translator for biomedical research aims to speed up patient care

March 25, 2025

Fifteen Penn Staters selected for Bayer Crop Science mentoring program

March 24, 2025

Series to help early-career researchers navigate funding process begins March 20

March 19, 2025

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FDA-approved dialysis drug may help fight against antimicrobial resistance

March 18, 2025

Agar face sculpture growing microbes.

BioArtist Mellissa Monsoon to present 'Collaborating with Microbes'

March 17, 2025

Three Minute Thesis Finalist from 2024

Stage set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 29

March 17, 2025

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Graduate students to present their journeys in science

March 13, 2025

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Analyzing genetic ‘signatures’ may give insight into what stresses wild bees

March 10, 2025

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Synthetic microbiome therapy suppresses bacterial infection without antibiotics

March 03, 2025

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Material’s ‘incipient’ property could jumpstart fast, low-power electronics

February 25, 2025

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Disrupting parasite gene regulation reveals new malaria intervention strategy

February 19, 2025

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Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than the middle aged

February 18, 2025

Feb. 24 EarthTalks: Cross-disciplinary collaboration employing stakeholder input

February 18, 2025

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Does planetary evolution favor human-like life? Study ups odds we’re not alone

February 14, 2025

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ChatGPT for birdsong may shed light on how language is wired in the human brain

February 12, 2025

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Sustainable Labs Program increases participant engagement, welcomes new labs

February 10, 2025

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Understanding aging requires more than counting birthdays

February 05, 2025

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Vitamin D matters during first trimester, researchers find

February 03, 2025

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Novel ‘living’ biomaterial aims to advance regenerative medicine

February 03, 2025

Nikki Crowley speaking at the Science, Health and Wellness PowHer Hour

Heard on Campus: Science, Health and Wellness PowHer Hour

January 31, 2025

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Anthropologist Nina Jablonski to deliver 2025 Darwin Day Lecture

January 31, 2025

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WATCH: Tracking disease progression in technicolor

January 28, 2025

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Three faculty receive Presidential Early Career Award for scientists, engineers

January 24, 2025

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Harnessing mushroom microbiomes for better crop development

January 24, 2025

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NSF CAREER Award supports pursuit of ‘soft’ solutions for spinal cord injuries

January 23, 2025

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$17.9M NIH grant to research neurodevelopment disorders

January 23, 2025

Christina Grozinger to lead Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences as director

January 17, 2025

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Discovery could eliminate need to refrigerate vaccines and protein-based drugs

January 16, 2025

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Virtual speaker to discuss impact and potential of PlantVillage on Jan. 21

January 09, 2025

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Predicting the progression of autoimmune disease with AI

January 07, 2025

A group of second-year doctoral students clap after a presentation during the 2024-2025 neuroscience seminar series.

Fourth annual Big Ten Neuroscience Symposium to convene at Penn State

January 03, 2025

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Pet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella

December 23, 2024

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 20

December 20, 2024

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New treatment for dairy cows could help fight antibiotic resistance, study finds

December 18, 2024

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Person-centered, bio-inspired research leads to improved control of prosthetics

December 16, 2024

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Once-endangered Kirtland’s warblers show extensive signs of inbreeding in genome

December 11, 2024

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WHO recommends universal introduction for rubella vaccination

December 10, 2024

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Brain mechanisms underpinning loss of consciousness identified

December 10, 2024

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The stories that defined 2024 for the One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State

December 09, 2024

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Tracking immune cell brain cancer therapies with ultrasound

December 06, 2024

Three Minute Thesis Finalist from 2024

Finalists named for Penn State 2024-25 Three Minute Thesis competition

December 04, 2024

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New bioprinting technique creates functional tissue 10x faster

December 03, 2024

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'Growing Impact' reflects on PlantVillage investment, success

December 02, 2024

Penn State and U.S. National Science Foundation representatives cut a ribbon celebrating the official launch of the U.S. National Science Foundation National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences (NCEMS) with the Penn State Nittany Lion mascot.

Heard on Campus: Launch of new center in molecular and cellular sciences, NCEMS

November 27, 2024

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$2.6M grant to advance potential stem cell-based heart disease treatment

November 26, 2024

Historic cacao vessel

Penn State receives replica of historic ceramic vessel from Ecuador government

November 22, 2024

Igor Aronson, Huck Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry and Mathematics, smiles for a photo.

Q&A: How does ‘collective intelligence’ emerge among tiny robots?

November 22, 2024

Microscope equipment for patch-clamp electrophysiology

Early adult binge drinking has lasting impact on aging brain in mice

November 19, 2024

A sample of a microbe collected on Penn State’s University Park campus grows on an agar plate

Q&A: How do microbiomes influence the study of life?

November 14, 2024

Sipe, Radice, and Maulik

Three Penn State researchers awarded scientific grants from Kaufman Foundation

November 13, 2024

Andrew Read, Seth Bordenstein and Neeli Bendapudi walk outside with a building in the background.

A Note from Neeli: Penn State at the forefront of microbiome research

November 13, 2024

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One Health Microbiome Center awarded for global impact in microbiology

November 12, 2024

Suk Lan Ser, winner of the first-place graduate poster prize, presents her research at the Biology and Ecology Student Research Showcase on Nov. 1, 2024.

Biology and Ecology Student Research Showcase winners announced

November 11, 2024

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Uncharted territory: A Q&A with Nanyin Zhang on mapping brain activity

November 08, 2024

2-dimensional models of twister ribozymes with structural imperfections.

Testing thousands of RNA enzymes helps find first ‘twister ribozyme’ in mammals

November 05, 2024

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Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices

November 05, 2024

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Distinguished professor in plant nutrition retires after long, impactful career

November 05, 2024

Sarah Pfaff picks up one of many small plants

Stem cell-like approach in plants sheds light on specialized cell wall formation

October 31, 2024

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New initiative in Law, Policy and Engineering trains state governor’s fellows

October 30, 2024

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Panel discussion to highlight art and science collaborations

October 30, 2024

On a black background, a teal 3D visualization of axonal strain within the brain, showing the deformation experienced by axonal fibers due to a football impact.

Research team aims to better understand traumatic brain injuries

October 29, 2024

Paul Markowski speaks at an extreme weather workshop.

Extreme weather workshop focuses on saving lives worldwide

October 28, 2024

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New technique allows technicolor imaging of degenerative joint disease

October 25, 2024

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'AI in Health' Grand Rounds to share expertise, build community

October 24, 2024

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Exhibition to showcase art and science collaborations

October 21, 2024

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Invasive flathead catfish impacting Susquehanna’s food chain, researchers find

October 18, 2024

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