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At left, a hydrophobic Mycoknit leather sample as the mycelium is growing and at right, a close-up view of the MycoKnit pavilion project led by architecture professors Felecia Davis and Benay Gürsoy. Credit: Provided by Felecia Davis and Benay Gürsoy. All Rights Reserved.

Oct 15, 2024

Fungi Futures exhibition showcases work of Stuckeman architecture researchers

Three projects from researchers in the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing that focus on using mycelium, the root of fungus, as sustainable architectural components are featured in the “Fungi Futures: Exploring Mycelium in Product Design and Crafts” exhibition in the gallery of the (con)Temporary CRAFTS STUDIO in Bremen, Germany, which opened Sept. 21.

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People who experience depression and concussions simultaneously have significantly worse symptoms for both conditions and disruptions to brain connectivity, according to a new study by kinesiology researchers at Penn State. Credit: Getty Images – FGTrade. All Rights Reserved.

Oct 14, 2024

Co-occurrence of depression and concussions amplify symptoms of both conditions

A new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology demonstrated that the co-occurrence of depression and concussion was associated with significantly worse symptoms for both conditions.

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Brianna Hnath, left, is doctoral candidate in biomedical engineering at Penn State and co-author of the study. Credit: Courtesy of the Dokholyan lab / Penn State. Creative Commons

Oct 11, 2024

Toxic protein may contribute to ALS development

New study elucidates the physiological processes that may contribute to ALS development and identifies a potential therapeutic target

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Tao Zhou, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics and of biomedical engineering at Penn State, received a five-year, $1.83 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to develop a soft and stretchable tissue-like electronic device for the treatment of resistant high blood pressure. Credit: Poornima Tomy/Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Oct 11, 2024

Q&A: Can electricity treat high blood pressure?

Zhou, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics and of biomedical engineering, received a five-year, $1.83 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to develop a soft and stretchable tissue-like electronic device for the treatment of resistant high blood pressure.

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Oct 11, 2024

Penn State researchers earn funding for sustainable weed and insect management

Three Penn State research teams have received awards totaling $1.78 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to investigate climate-smart approaches to pest control in agriculture.

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Levon Esters, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Fox Graduate School, with the recipients of the 2024-25 University Graduate Fellowships and Distinguished Graduate Fellowships. Credit: The Fox Graduate School at Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Oct 10, 2024

University fellowships awarded to 110 graduate students

The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State named 110 graduate students as recipients of the 2024-25 University Graduate Fellowships and Distinguished Graduate Fellowships. The students were honored on Oct. 3 at a reception held at the Bryce Jordan Center.

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Martu women cook bush tomatoes in a campfire while waiting to roast the monitor lizards piled to the right of the fire. Credit: Photo used with permission from senior Martu estate holders, courtesy of Rebecca Bliege Bird. All Rights Reserved.

Oct 10, 2024

Landscape effects of hunter-gatherer practices reshape idea of agriculture

Indigenous hunter-gatherer practices play key role in plant dispersal, genetic diversity and conservation, according to new research led by Penn State anthropologists.

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The researchers collected 58 bulk tank milk samples and applied various AI algorithms to differentiate between baseline samples and those representing potential anomalies, such as milk from an outside farm or milk containing antibiotics. Credit: SeanShot/Getty Images. All Rights Reserved.

Oct 10, 2024

AI decodes microbes’ message in milk safety testing approach

By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbes in a milk sample with artificial intelligence (AI), researchers were able to detect anomalies in milk production, such as contamination or unauthorized additives.

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Levon Esters, dean of the Fox Graduate School at Penn State, with the 2024 Three Minute Thesis finalists. Credit: Jillian Wesner / The Fox Graduate School at Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Oct 09, 2024

Three Minute Thesis competition provides lasting impact for graduate students

In the final round of the first Penn State Three Minute Thesis competition in March 2024, 11 graduate students took the stage at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center to show off their research, represent themselves, and compete for both prize money and the opportunity to compete in a regional 3MT competition.

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A new program offered by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will provide growers with knowledge that can help them succeed in the expanding market for microgreens. Credit: Francesco Di Gioia/Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Oct 08, 2024

New project to support microgreens producers with risk management education

Faculty members in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have launched a new project to help agricultural producers tackle the challenges of microgreens production.

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