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Nov 08, 2022
High-tech tool to perform low-cost health screening for newborns and mothers
In 2017, nearly 300,000 women died during or following childbirth, but most of those could have been prevented, according to the World Health Organization. Additionally, four million babies die each year before reaching their first birthday.
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Nov 07, 2022
Center for Human Evolution and Diversity accepting grant applications
The Center for Human Evolution and Diversity at Penn State (CHED) is currently accepting proposals for grants available from the center for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.
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Nov 07, 2022
Postdoctoral Research Symposium to be held Dec. 9
The Penn State Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has announced the 15th annual postdoctoral research symposium, highlighting timely themes of diversity, equity, agency and mental health, along with the best work of postdoctoral scholars and fellows.
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Nov 03, 2022
Study abroad returns to the Eberly College of Science
After a nearly two-year hiatus, study abroad programming has returned for Penn State students in the Eberly College of Science. Students across a variety of majors had opportunities in both Costa Rica and Italy in the 2021-22 academic year.
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Nov 02, 2022
Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides cell analysis expertise to scientists
The Penn State Flow Cytometry Core Facility on the University Park campus, is equipped with flow cytometers and cell sorters that enable researchers to examine suspended cells within the size range of the submicron to 50 micron. One micron is one thousandth of a millimeter.
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Nov 02, 2022
Two Alzheimer’s drugs tested head-to-head in first-ever virtual clinical trial
An estimated 6.2 million Americans ages 65+ are living with Alzheimer's disease. The national Alzheimer's Association predicts the number to grow to 13.8 million by 2060, barring the development of medical breakthroughs that would prevent, slow or cure the debilitating disease.
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Nov 02, 2022
Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation
It is widely believed that the genetics of our human ancestors did not change in response to environmental pressures as much as that of other animals. However, a new study comparing modern human genomes with ancient human DNA finds that certain genetic changes in humans may have been more common than previously thought.
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Nov 01, 2022
NASA-funded research seeks to address vulnerability to extreme heat in cities
A new NASA-funded project will support the development of an internet-based design and planning-decision support platform that will help equitably address urban heat management at the building, neighborhood and city scales.
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Nov 01, 2022
Scientist sees Penn State as a 'living lab' for climate action
With the University working to draw down greenhouse gas emissions and reduce its carbon footprint, plant biologist Charlie Anderson is likewise advancing the cause of a greener, more-sustainable future through research and advocacy.
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Nov 01, 2022
Penn State student competes to expand sustainable agriculture efforts abroad
When Penn State graduate student Divya Pant entered the Miss Nepal North America pageant, it wasn’t simply the crown she was after — it was the opportunity to promote her waste management organization, Carbon Away.
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