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Lethal house lures help reduce incidence of malaria in children

A new type of housing modification can reduce malaria incidence among children by around 40-50%, according to an international team of researchers. The intervention uses window screening, together with PVC tubes fitted with insecticide-laced screens and installed under the eaves of homes, as a novel method of killing malaria mosquitoes as they attempt to enter the house.

February 25, 2021

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Penn State researchers receive patent for light-altering acoustic technology

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Capstone project improves disease mapping tool for Penn State Cancer Institute

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Penn State's solar energy partnership recognized for sustainability innovation

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EDGE fosters virtual collaboration, in pandemic and beyond

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Global Building Network online bibliography produced by University Libraries

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Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC to celebrate student entrepreneurs

Penn State again named among top U.S. producers of faculty Fulbright Scholars

Penn State Berks holds Racial Equity and Interfaith Forum

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Penn State Mont Alto raises $22,000 for children fighting cancer

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OSHA training available at Penn State DuBois, serving a variety of industries

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Conference to highlight Latinx/a/o faculty development and academic leadership

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From secondary teachers to architectural engineering researchers

Land-use webinar to focus on making planning more adaptable

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