Lifestyle can shape the composition of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms within the mouth, according to a new study led by Penn State biologists. The international team revealed how the ...

The “RNA world” hypothesis proposes that the earliest life on Earth may have been based on RNA — a single-stranded molecule similar in many ways to DNA — like some modern viruses. This is because, ...

A team led by Sarah Pfaff, postdoctoral scholar in biology, developed a method to isolate plant cells and reprogram them into other cell types, similar to the way stem cells differentiate into ...

The conventional Hall effect occurs only in electrical conductors or semiconductors in the presence of a magnetic field. It ...

A new technique allows astronomers to home in on planets beyond our solar system that are in line with each other and with Earth to search for radio signals similar, for example, to ones used to ...

On Sept. 19, Richard Gottscho, Penn State alumnus, executive vice president and strategic adviser to the CEO of innovation ecosystem at Lam Research, and 2024 Alumni Fellow Award recipient, presented ...

At the Eberly College of Science, we further scientific knowledge to build a better future for our students and for society. Through collaborative learning, intensive research, and a strong community, ...

We provide a program that’s flexible enough to meet your specific interests. Through research and co-op opportunities, you’ll put your classroom knowledge into practice to prepare for a wide range of ...

We offer two distinct programs of study for our graduate students. We also offer two additional dual degrees that can be obtained in conjunction with a degree in Statistics. The statistics program ...

The chemistry graduate program at Penn State is designed to give students an educational experience unlike any other. Our leading research program gives students the chance to explore and innovate ...

Our faculty are recognized leaders in their fields and are dedicated to their research as well as educating the next generation of scientists. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at ...

With a program that lets you explore your scientific interests, gain real-world experience, and make valuable connections with faculty experts, you’ll turn your passion for science into the start of a ...