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The mysterious disappearance of the first SARS virus, and why we need a vaccine for the current one but didn't for the other

A representation of using quantum phenomena for the discovery of drug molecules. IMAGE: JUNDE LI

Researchers explore quantum computing to discover possible COVID-19 treatments

Early studies show promise in coronavirus immunity

What is antigen testing? How a new test could help track the coronavirus outbreak

IMAGE: TINY LITTLE HAMMERS

'Expanding Empathy' lecture series moves online

The researchers found that trees, like maples, oaks and willows, are the most important spring pollen sources for honey bees. IMAGE: DOUGLAS SPONSLER, PENN STATE

Study reveals important flowering plants for city-dwelling honey bees

Penn State Professor of Chemistry Paul Cremer is developing a biosensor platform that could be used to perform real-time, continuous detection of SARS-CoV-2. When the virus binds to the sensor, a compound fluoresces, indicating that the virus is present in the room. IMAGE: PENN STATE

Cremer group developing sensors to detect coronavirus in enclosed spaces

Wildfires Can Reduce Biodiversity. Can Biodiversity Be Used to Reduce Wildfires?

Do mosquitos transmit coronavirus?

Coronavirus spreads to Trump country

Ashkan Negahban, assistant professor of engineering management, and Satish Srinivasan, assistant professor of information science

Two Great Valley professors awarded seed grants for COVID-19 research

Warning bell for cluster hiring of researchers as survey reveals lacklustre results

The team's CRISPR technique generated mutations that resulted in juvenile insects with white eyes that turned red as they developed into adults. The mutations were passed on to offspring, which means that a change can be made that is inherited by future generations IMAGE: JASON RASGON, PENN STATE

Gene-editing protocol for whitefly pest opens door to control

Should You Online Shop During Coronavirus? Experts Suggest There's A Lot To Consider

Can we find those infected with coronavirus, so everyone else can get back to work, school and life?

A new protocol that uses aerosolized hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate N95 respirators successfully inactivates viruses without indication that it impairs mask fit. This protocol could be used in hospital settings to overcome shortages of respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic. IMAGE: MORIAH SZPARA, PENN STATE

New decontamination protocol permits reuse of N95 respirators

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Researchers to study impact of COVID-19 and social distancing on families

A new study reveals that the microalgae that live within coral cells change how they take in other trace metals when iron is limited, which could have cascading effects on vital biological functions. IMAGE: TODD LAJEUNESSE

Iron deficiency in corals?

The Theorem That Applies to Everything from Search Algorithms to Epidemiology

Our sleep is linked to how we process coronavirus dread

Yong Wang IMAGE: KATE MYERS

Penn State engineer aims to tackle COVID-19 from two angles

Coronavirus: How CDC Lab Contamination, And A Failure To Cooperate Globally, Led To Catastrophe

An Infectious Disease Experts Explains What a Super Spreader Is

Are legumes the healthier choice when it comes to meat substitutes?