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Illustration of spike protein attaching to ACE2 receptor

Researchers discover potential therapeutic targets on SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein

A team of scientists has discovered additional locations on the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein that may not only help to explain how certain mutations make emerging variants more infectious but also could be used as additional targets for therapeutic intervention.

February 23, 2021

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Joshi appointed chief scientific officer of Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium

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AI-defined COVID-19 testing strategy could lead to fewer infections

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Despite advances, behavioral health legislation still lags behind

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U.S. school cafeterias waste more food than those in other developed countries

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Five questions with exercise physiology researcher Kathleen Sturgeon

structure of TsrM protein and chemical steps

Synthesis of potent antibiotic follows unusual chemical pathway

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Increased blood flow during sleep tied to critical brain function

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Penn State researchers co-author book teaching 'Skills to Obstruct Pandemics'

Researcher Joshua Cassar observing agar plates in search of microbial growth retrieved from the surface of an egg.

Pulsed ultraviolet light technology to improve egg safety, help poultry industry

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Nursing faculty and team identify time-efficient, delirium-screening protocol

Center for Collegiate Mental Health releases 2020 annual report

Andrea Yevchak Sillner

Adapting person-centered care and communication during a pandemic, and beyond

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Study suggests smart assistant design improvements for deaf users

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Resist the resistance: Fighting the good fight against bacteria

Smoking and Smoking Vaping

Emotional dependency on smoking-vaping combo differs from just smoking

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