Children younger than 5 eligible for COVID-19 vaccines Q&A Children younger than 5 eligible for COVID-19 vaccines In a Q&A, Lori Handy of Penn Medicine and CHOP discusses what it means now that this final group can get protection, plus offers recommendations for families with concerns about doing so.
Stress protein in fibroblasts may be a good target for future cancer drugs Stress protein in fibroblasts may be a good target for future cancer drugs A Penn study finds the ATF4 protein is overactive in many types of tumor cells and tumor-supporting fibroblasts to promote tumor survival, and may be a good target for future cancer treatments.
A newly identified stem cell regulator enables lifelong sperm production When the enzyme DOT1L is not functional, spermatogonial stem cells become exhausted, leading to a failure of sperm cell development. This crucial role for DOT1L places it in rarefied company as one of just a handful of known stem cell self-renewal factors, a Penn Vet team found. (Image: Courtesy of Jeremy Wang) A newly identified stem cell regulator enables lifelong sperm production Research led by Jeremy Wang of the School of Veterinary Medicine has discovered that the enzyme DOT1L, a stem cell renewal factor, is essential for mice to produce sperm throughout their adult lives.
What the frequency of your pay means for financial well-being What the frequency of your pay means for financial well-being Workers who access their wages on demand often develop a false sense of their own wealth and spend more, according to new research from Wharton’s Wendy De La Rosa.
Minichello named Mid-Atlantic Men’s Field Athlete of the Year Minichello named Mid-Atlantic Men’s Field Athlete of the Year The 2022 graduate, who recently won the NCAA national championship in the javelin throw, has been honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Controversial jurist’s name to be removed from Law School building A medallion with the name of controversial jurist Roger Brooke Taney adorns the exterior of Silverman Hall at The University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law. Controversial jurist’s name to be removed from Law School building Following a yearlong evaluation and inclusive process, the name of Roger Brooke Taney, former chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, will be removed from a decorative medallion on the exterior of Silverman Hall.
Title IX and disability, 50 years later Title IX and disability, 50 years later On the anniversary of the landmark bill, Penn Carey Law’s Jasmine Harris shares five things to know about how Title IX and disability intersect.
2021-22 in review: A return to old traditions and new normals 2021-22 in review: A return to old traditions and new normals Many in-person traditions returned to campus this year after a lengthy hiatus, including classes, but Penn’s output of research, innovation, and growth never slowed throughout the year.
Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo returns for an in-person event The expo brought together more than 30 local and diverse suppliers showcasing their services among Penn’s community of buyers in the lobby of the Annenberg Center. Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo returns for an in-person event This year’s event featured dozens of local and diverse suppliers and showcased the economic impact of Penn’s buying power.
University of Pennsylvania’s first NFT commemorates mRNA research A still image from the 3D animated video component of the non-fungible token, which will also include patent documents and a letter from Drew Weissman of Penn Medicine. (Image: Courtesy Penn Medicine and Christie’s) University of Pennsylvania’s first NFT commemorates mRNA research Proceeds from the July auction of the non-fungible token—a digital asset—will benefit ongoing research at Penn.