Novel coupled nanopore platform offers greater precision for detecting molecules Marija Drndić of the School of Arts & Sciences and Dimitri Monos of the Perelman School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia led a team of researchers who developed a new nanostructure platform that allows for more precise detection and control of biomolecules, such as DNA and proteins. This exciting new platform signals a new era of synthetic biology, paving the way for enhanced DNA sequencing and protein conformation detection.(Image: Courtesy of artist) Novel coupled nanopore platform offers greater precision for detecting molecules An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Penn have created the first ever reusable coupled nanopore platform for detecting and guiding molecules, findings could pave the way for much improved DNA sequencing and molecule identification.
Understanding diabetes and oral health From left: Su Ah Kim, professor of periodontics Dana Graves, and Sanan Gueyikian.nocred Understanding diabetes and oral health Two undergraduates, supported by PURM, worked on research projects this summer with the Graves Lab to contribute to the knowledge of diabetes’ impact on oral wound healing and periodontal disease.
New biomarkers can help target treatment for chronic skin disease Cellular view of granulomatous tissue.(Image: iStock/Md Saiful Islam Khan) New biomarkers can help target treatment for chronic skin disease Researchers at Penn Medicine have found a pathway in certain lymphoid cells that, once targeted, inhibit granulomas from forming in patients with sarcoidosis.
Testing a novel, community-driven response to heat islands in Philadelphia Dorit Aviv uses an infrared camera to demonstrate the effects of the Tenopy’s radiant cooling panels on Hanzhong Luo.nocred Testing a novel, community-driven response to heat islands in Philadelphia Researchers from three University of Pennsylvania schools collaborated with a Hunting Park nonprofit to design, build, and test a prototype of a cooling shelter to place at a bus stop.
More accept COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, and willingness to vaccinate has declined nocred More accept COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, and willingness to vaccinate has declined A health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds a rise in the number of Americans believing COVID-19 vaccination misinformation, and a lower willingness to vaccinate.
Gene therapy trial sees massive improvement in vision Image: iStock/murat4art Gene therapy trial sees massive improvement in vision Patients with a rare disease affecting their sight have experienced quick vision improvements that sustained for the full yearlong Penn Medicine study, with some experiencing a 10,000-fold improvement in their vision.
‘Ripple Effect’ explores higher education Image: iStock/Santiaga ‘Ripple Effect’ explores higher education The latest installments of The Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” delves into the latest issues facing higher education, from paying athletes to AI in the classroom.
Weight management drug does not increase risk of depression or suicidal behavior Image: iStock/imyskin Weight management drug does not increase risk of depression or suicidal behavior In new clinical trials, researchers from Penn Medicine find that for people without known major psychopathology, taking semaglutide for weight loss are at no increased risk of mental health issues.
Mandato named to USA Field Hockey’s National Indoor Team Image: Penn Athletics Mandato named to USA Field Hockey’s National Indoor Team The second-year midfielder has been chosen to represent Team USA for the second year in a row.
University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy Credit: Yuan Yao. University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy The Center will bring together six Schools at Penn with $10 million in support from Knight Foundation and the University.