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Department of Pharmacology

Department of Pharmacology

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Vesell, founding pharmacology chair, dies at 84

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Killing bacteria by silencing genes may be alternative to antibiotics

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Five Penn State researchers named AAAS Fellows

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Compound shows promise in treating melanoma

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Drug combination delivered by nanoparticles may help in melanoma treatment

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Low zinc levels may suggest potential breast-feeding problems

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Seven Penn State Researchers named AAAS Fellows

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Freeman receives Outstanding Young Investigator Award