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Reducing tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, may now be possible thanks to two new gene editing methods developed by researchers at Penn State; the University of Nevada, Reno; and the University of Maryland. The methods could allow…

Zack Moore, vice president for Government and Community Relations at Penn State, updated the University’s Board of Trustees on the status of Penn State’s 2022-23 state funding request during a meeting today (Feb. 17) of the Committee on…

A longstanding academic requirement to expose Penn State undergraduates to United States and global cultures was the focus of a discussion today (Feb. 17) among the Board of Trustees Committee on Equity and Human Resources.Both Beth…

As Penn State’s six-year philanthropic campaign enters its final stretch this spring, its impact will continue to live on for future generations by providing opportunities — in classrooms, across campuses and in the larger world — that…

Children with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia disorder in early adulthood compared to children who do not have difficulty sleeping, according to…

Some white-tailed deer living in Staten Island, New York, are actively infected with the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of SARS-CoV-2, according to new research led by scientists at Penn State. The team also found neutralizing antibodies to…

No matter which of the widely accepted global circulation models ultimately comes closest to predicting the amount of warming caused by climate change, corn production will be reduced, according to a new study by Penn State…

There is growing evidence that cognitive decline and dementia can be slowed. According to a recent report commissioned by the Lancet, an estimated 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting modifiable behavioral,…

Ultrasound scans, best known for monitoring pregnancies or imaging organs, can also be used to stimulate cells and direct cell function. A team of Penn State researchers has developed an easier, more effective way to harness the…

Several FDA-approved drugs — including for type 2 diabetes, hepatitis C and HIV — significantly reduce the ability of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 to replicate in human cells, according to new research led by scientists at Penn State.…