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Penn Biologists Discover How "Silent" Mutations Influence Protein Production

PHILADELPHIA -– Biologists at the University of Pennsylvania have revealed a hidden code that determines the expression level of a gene, providing a way to distinguish efficient genes from inefficient ones. The new research, which involved creating hundreds of synthetic green-glowing genes, provides an explanation for how a cell “knows” how much of each protein to make, providing just the right amount of protein to maintain homeostasis yet not too much to cause cell toxicity.

Reproduction Specialist Joins Penn Veterinary Medicine's Section of Reproduction at New Bolton Center

Penn Hosts "Universities and Disasters: A Katrina Case Study" to Develop "How To" Guide for "Next Time"

PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice is hosting “Universities and Disasters: Katrina Case Study,” a discussion group, from April 29 to May 1 at the University City Sheraton, 36th and Chestnut streets.

Same-Sex Marriage in Vermont

Expert comment from the University of PennsylvaniaSame-Sex Marriage in VermontNote for TV and radio: The University of Pennsylvania has a satelliteuplink facility with live-shot capability and an ISDN line.April 7, 2009Expert: Tobias Barrington Wolff Professor of LawUniversity of Pennsylvania Credentials:• Researches and teaches constitutional law, conflict of laws, sexuality and law

Middle schoolers get an inside look at Penn

Photo credit: Candace diCarlo For 40 local eighth graders, Penn’s College Day was much more than just a campus tour. It was a simulated day-in-the-life of a Penn undergraduate that highlighted fun activities around campus, and underscored the hard work that it takes to be a successful college student.

Penn Researchers Demonstrate a New Model for Drug Discovery With a Fluorescent Anesthetic

PHILADELPHIA –- A collaboration of University of Pennsylvania and University of Wisconsin chemists and anesthesiologists have identified a fluorescent anesthetic compound that will assist researchers in obtaining more precise information about how anesthetics work in the body and will provide a means to more rapidly test new anesthetic compounds in the search for safer and more effective drugs.The study is published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

Penn Vet Honors Students With Largest Individual Research Awards In Veterinary Medicine

PHILADELPHIA –- The 2009 Student Inspiration Awards have been announced by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Award recipients receive $100,000 in research funding, the largest unrestricted student award in veterinary medicine, from the Vernon and Shirley Hill Foundation.

Iowa Same-Sex Marriage

Expert comment from the University of PennsylvaniaIowa Same-Sex Marriage Note for TV and radio: The University of Pennsylvania has a satelliteuplink facility with live-shot capability and an ISDN line.April 3, 2009Expert: Tobias Barrington Wolff Professor of LawUniversity of PennsylvaniaCredentials:• Researches and teaches constitutional law, conflict of laws, sexuality and law

Wharton undergrads pass up Spring Break for service

Sixteen Wharton undergraduates passed up the usual Spring Break trips last month to participate in a for-credit service and learning project in Costa Rica.

University of Pennsylvania to Host Symposium on Government and Business National Security Risks