The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) received a $608,569 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on September 1, 2021 to develop a predictive biophysical model of transcription rate across cellular conditions. The award is part of the NSF's Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) and will support research through August 31, 2024 to promote progress in the biological sciences and strengthen the nation's scientific enterprise through increased knowledge and understanding of major problems. Specifically, Penn State will conduct massively parallel experiments to build a predictive model of how transcription, the process by which DNA is converted to RNA, varies based on a cell's environment and conditions. The $608,569 in funding will enable Penn State researchers to advance fundamental biological insights with potential long-term benefits for human health.
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