Sarah Hansen

New research from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) reveals how two different parts of the brain's memory center team up in a key reward region to help mice—and likely humans—combine memories of places and contexts with the drive to pursue rewards. The findings offer fresh insight into how the brain integrates information about "where" and "what feels good" to guide everyday decisions, such as heading to a favorite restaurant to meet friends or seeking out rewarding experiences. Specifically, this discovery,

We introduce cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) with polyfluoroalkyl-tags that drastically enhance intracellular protein delivery by promoting membrane retention. Via the combination of live-cell imagi...

Wir berichten, dass nicht-zytotoxische, polyfluoralkylierte zellpenetrierende Peptide (CPPs) als CPP-Additive die intrazelluläre Proteinaufnahme signifikant verbessern, indem sie die Membranverweildauer der CPP-Additive erhöhen. Durch die Kombination von biophysikalischen Experimenten und Molekulardynamiksimulationen zeigen wir zudem, dass die Polyfluoralkyleinheit eine monomere Interaktion zwischen CPP und Lipiddoppelschicht vermitteln kann. Hierbei findet während der Adsorption eine dynamische Insertion der Polyfluoralkyleinheit statt, durch welche die lokale Lipidpackungsdichte verringert wird.

Through a rigorous academic curriculum, service as a tutor, internships, tennis pick-up games, close friendships, and more, Manav Narendra ’26,...

Eight Retrievers awarded prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Meyerhoff Scholar Rileigh Mansfield '26, mathematics, has excelled in applied math research in fields from from epidemiology to volcanology. Her journey...

Payton Barry, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in biological sciences, is diving into the world of Maryland’s streams. Under Tamra Mendelson’s mentorship,...

Researchers have developed a new approach using data from NASA’s PACE satellite to observe the timing and progression of fall colors.

Researchers have developed a new approach using data from NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite to observe the timing and progression of fall colors across landscapes.

HIV continues to pose a major global health challenge, with about 1.3 million new infections reported annually worldwide in recent years.