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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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Jan 16, 2026
New genomics, metabolomics instruments added to Huck facilities
Recently acquired scientific instruments have enhanced the research capabilities of two Huck facilities.
Jan 16, 2026
Disease ecologist awarded grant to study ’infectome’ effects on fungal disease
Molly Bletz, assistant professor of disease ecology at Penn State, has been awarded a 2025 New Investigator Grant by the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation, which is administered by The Pittsburgh Foundation and awards grants to support scientists at Pennsylvania colleges and universities conducting innovative and interdisciplinary research
Jan 16, 2026
Investigating the microbiome’s role in intestinal disorder in pregnancy
Jessica Grembi, an assistant professor of pharmacology in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has received a $500,000 grant from the Gates Foundation to investigate the role of the microbiome in environmental enteropathy — a condition characterized by inflammation of the small intestine that affects nutrient absorption.
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Jan 16, 2026
New genomics, metabolomics instruments added to Huck facilities
Recently acquired scientific instruments have enhanced the research capabilities of two Huck facilities.
Jan 16, 2026
Disease ecologist awarded grant to study ’infectome’ effects on fungal disease
Molly Bletz, assistant professor of disease ecology at Penn State, has been awarded a 2025 New Investigator Grant by the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation, which is administered by The Pittsburgh Foundation and awards grants to support scientists at Pennsylvania colleges and universities conducting innovative and interdisciplinary research
Jan 16, 2026
Investigating the microbiome’s role in intestinal disorder in pregnancy
Jessica Grembi, an assistant professor of pharmacology in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has received a $500,000 grant from the Gates Foundation to investigate the role of the microbiome in environmental enteropathy — a condition characterized by inflammation of the small intestine that affects nutrient absorption.
Jan 16, 2026
Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces spring 2026 speakers
Hosted in conjunction with the Neuroscience Intercollege Graduate Degree Program, the spring 2026 seminar series brings together an international slate of leading experts in neuroscience, biodevices and brain research.
Events
Wednesday Jan
21
Center for Structural Biology Seminar
Center for Structural Biology
Thursday Jan
22
Soft Bio-Integrated Electronics for Unconventional Neural Interfaces
Neuroscience Seminar Series
Neuroscience Institute , Neuroscience
Friday Jan
23
Seminar: Microbial Crossroads – Food Production, Animal Health & Public Health
Microbiome Center
Events
Wednesday Jan
21
Center for Structural Biology Seminar
Center for Structural Biology
Thursday Jan
22
Soft Bio-Integrated Electronics for Unconventional Neural Interfaces
Neuroscience Seminar Series
Neuroscience Institute , Neuroscience
Friday Jan
23
Seminar: Microbial Crossroads – Food Production, Animal Health & Public Health
Microbiome Center
Friday Jan
23
Convergence Seminar Series: AI x Math Bio x Digital Twins
Center for Mathematical Biology