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New test distinguishes vaccine-induced false positives from active HIV infection
A Penn State team has developed a new approach capable of differentiating active HIV infection from false positives — which could potentially accelerate vaccine development and testing.
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Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say
Wearable electronics could be more wearable, according to a research team at Penn State. The researchers developed a scalable, versatile approach to designing and fabricating wireless, internet-enabled electronic systems that can better adapt to 3D surfaces, like the human body or common household items, paving the path for more precise health monitoring or household automation, such as a smart recliner that can monitor and co
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It’s not just in your head: Stress may lead to altered blood flow in the brain
Researchers at Penn State find a rare, stress-sensitive neuron appears to help regulate blood flow in the brain of mice.
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Dec 18, 2025
Genetic teamwork may be the secret to climate-resilient plants, researchers find
A plant’s success may depend on how well the three sets of genetic instructions it carries in its cells cooperate, according to a new study led by plant scientists at Penn State.
Dec 16, 2025
For certain life-essential proteins in E. coli, repair is more likely
Proteins need to fold into specific shapes to perform their functions in cells, but they occasionally misfold, which can prevent them from properly functioning and even lead to disease. A new study by researchers at Penn State found that, in E. coli, proteins containing a widespread structural 3D pattern, known as a motif, are more likely to misfold than proteins that lack it.
Dec 16, 2025
Opposing forces in cells could hold clues to treating disease
A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders — including cancers, neurodegenerative diseases and immune disorders — originate, as well as how to potentially treat them, according to researchers at Penn State.
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Dec 18, 2025
Genetic teamwork may be the secret to climate-resilient plants, researchers find
A plant’s success may depend on how well the three sets of genetic instructions it carries in its cells cooperate, according to a new study led by plant scientists at Penn State.
Dec 16, 2025
For certain life-essential proteins in E. coli, repair is more likely
Proteins need to fold into specific shapes to perform their functions in cells, but they occasionally misfold, which can prevent them from properly functioning and even lead to disease. A new study by researchers at Penn State found that, in E. coli, proteins containing a widespread structural 3D pattern, known as a motif, are more likely to misfold than proteins that lack it.
Dec 16, 2025
Opposing forces in cells could hold clues to treating disease
A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders — including cancers, neurodegenerative diseases and immune disorders — originate, as well as how to potentially treat them, according to researchers at Penn State.
Dec 12, 2025
Unique bond identified as key to viral infection speed
Viruses are typically described as tiny, perfectly geometric shells that pack genetic material with mathematical precision, but new research led by scientists at Penn State revealed a deliberate imbalance in their shape that helps them infect their hosts.
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