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What’s the future of blood pressure monitoring?

Blood pressure monitoring is evolving for more convenience, comfort and accessibility, and may feature innovative methods, like customized “smart” sneakers, or by taking a two-minute video selfie.

Research identifies changes in neural circuits underlying self-control, decision-making during adolescent brain development

A Penn study shows developing brain networks support cognition in youth, from decision-making and self-control to complex thought.

How Penn Law’s Quattrone Center works toward a fairer criminal justice system

The national research and policy hub's goal is to increase the fairness and accuracy of the criminal justice system by preventing errors in the administration of justice..

Penn’s new home in Washington

This page has now moved to https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penns-new-home-washington

Genetic variant largely found in patients of African descent increases risk for heart failure

A new study, led by Penn Medicine, reveals that this genetic cause of heart failure, which is now treatable, is significantly underdiagnosed.

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Singh Center Open for 'The Business of Ideas'

A gleaming new Penn facility is poised to help researchers continue to make an impact in the field of nanotechnology.

U.S. president vs. congressional investigators: How the battle of the branches could play out

Matthew Levendusky of the School of Arts and Sciences and Tobias Barrington Wolff of the Law School discuss the potential political, legal, and constitutional implications of the fight over a web of investigations and subpoenas.

Calling all artists

The Burrison Gallery is calling for artwork submittals to be considered for its fifth annual University Club Members Exhibit. Any member of the University Club at Penn may submit his or her work for consideration. The juried, group show will open with a reception in the early summer and will be on display in the Gallery from June 19-Aug. 14, 2015.