Medicine

A roundup of stories from Penn Today on the evolution of language, plant reproduction, DNA and evolution, and men’s sexual and reproductive health.

Penn Medicine researchers have built the first spatial map of the developing human kidney, showing that soluble signals from neighboring cells steer what each cell becomes.

In a phase I clinical trial from Penn Medicine, activating T cells with the antibody cevostamab targets a protein found on the surface of plasma cells, supporting further clinical research as a myeloma treatment.

Penn Today spoke with dermatologists Joanna Walker and Aditi Senthilnathan to understand how to enjoy the sunny summer weather without getting burned.

A new Penn Medicine study reveals the TRF protein, best known for protecting the ends of chromosomes, also helps muscle stem cells preserve their identity and repair damaged tissue, offering new clues for treating muscular dystrophy.

At Penn Nursing, transplant care is more than a moment—it’s a lifelong commitment to patients and their second chance at life.

From the teenage soccer player recovering from knee surgery to the grandparent relearning how to walk after a stroke, physical therapy plays a vital role in restoring mobility and helping people live independently—especially later in life.

New research from Penn Medicine finds that semaglutide impacts remain, even as feelings of hunger gradually return.

Vaccinations have traditionally been administered in primary care settings or pharmacies. However, for about a decade, some states have authorized dentists to administer vaccines, and many others did so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The effectiveness of this approach has led some countries and states to expand or consider expanding the role of dental providers in delivering routine vaccines, including those against COVID-19 and the human papillomavirus (HPV), and in providing vaccine education.

A new analysis by researchers at Penn Medicine shows that GLP-1 therapies can deliver distinct benefits to different heart and metabolic health needs beyond just weight loss.