What secrets might 2-million-year-old DNA hold? Genetic material extracted from permafrost in northern Greenland revealed the presence of a rich, warm, and vibrant ancient ecosystem in what is today a cold and rather barren landscape, offering promise for future scientific discovery based on ancient environmental DNA. What secrets might 2-million-year-old DNA hold? Scientists from Denmark recently extracted and sequenced the oldest-ever DNA, from permafrost in Greenland, revealing a robust ecosystem of 135 species. Penn Today spoke with four faculty members about the potential power of ancient DNA.
Big 5 big-ups Padilla with Player of the Week award mage: Penn Athletics Big 5 big-ups Padilla with Player of the Week award The fourth-year guard averaged 21 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in Penn’s wins over Bucknell, St. Francis Brooklyn, and Temple.
A gateway from high school to Penn Medicine A gateway from high school to Penn Medicine Penn Medicine’s Pathways Emerging Careers Program invites Philadelphia high school graduates to start a career with Penn Medicine with extra coaching, training, and mentoring.
Who, What, Why: Kimberly Cárdenas on intersectional politics in political science Kimberly Cárdenas, a doctoral candidate in political science, studies the political engagement of LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx populations. Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Kimberly Cárdenas on intersectional politics in political science Doctoral candidate Kimberly Cárdenas considers the growing numbers of LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx Americans—and how they participate in the political process.
How dark money fuels climate denialism The senator argued that eliminating dark money in politics—especially from the fossil fuel industry—was a prerequisite to bipartisan climate legislation. How dark money fuels climate denialism Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Penn faculty to discuss distrust in science, the fossil fuel industry, and the conservative Supreme Court.
A target for improving recovery from lung injury A target for improving recovery from lung injury After a bout of severe respiratory disease, some patients never fully recover. New research from the School of Veterinary Medicine identifies a factor responsible for inappropriate tissue regrowth after infection, pointing to a possible therapeutic target.
Dingle three-peats as Ivy League Player of the Week Image: Penn Athletics Dingle three-peats as Ivy League Player of the Week The third-year guard averaged 27.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 steals in Penn’s Big 5 contests against Villanova and Temple.
At Engaging Minds, three Penn Integrates Knowledge Professors take the stage At Engaging Minds, three Penn Integrates Knowledge Professors take the stage Alumni heard Lance Freeman examine racial equity in city planning, Dolores Albarracín talk about how conspiracy theories take hold, and Kevin Johnson discuss the importance of clear science communication.
Structured, Active, In-class Learning is changing the calculus on teaching Structured, Active, In-class Learning is changing the calculus on teaching Mathematics professor Philip Gressman sees the comprehensive teaching approach as a way to engage students as a dynamic group, something STEM courses don’t often embrace.
Two Penn fourth-years and an alumna named 2023 Marshall Scholars 2023 Marshall Scholars Sarah Kane, Amy Krimm, and Carson Eckhard. Two Penn fourth-years and an alumna named 2023 Marshall Scholars Fourth-years Sarah Kane and Amy Krimm are in the College of Arts and Sciences, as was 2021 graduate Carson Eckhard.