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New urine testing method holds promise for kidney stone sufferers

Pak Kin Wong leads a team of researchers who have developed a new and faster urine test method for kidney stone patients.

May 22, 2020

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Key modifier found in genetic deletion related to neurodevelopmental disorders

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Green tea extract combined with exercise reduces fatty liver disease in mice

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Multi-year concussion research study underway

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Holstein steers given hormone implants grow as well as beef steers

Dust storms are a frequent threat to public health in parts of West Africa.

Researchers track dust pollution, health to spot dangers in West Africa

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Penn State receives five-year $3.7 million grant to study virus evolution

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$2.8M grant to fund bioprinting for reconstruction of face, mouth, skull tissues

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Shelter, safest air intake locations during urban pollution events identified

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Academia-enterprise partnership aims to help people with diabetes

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Lower protein diet may lessen risk for cardiovascular disease

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Political Islamophobia may look different online than in person

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Penn State Berks professors’ research leads to state opioid grant

Penn State researchers measured methane plumes in the atmosphere over portions of south central U.S.

Airborne measurements point to low EPA methane estimates in south central US

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CAREER award to help researcher understand, optimize walking for stroke patients

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Persistent environmental contaminant changes the gut microbiome of mice

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