Gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy safely preserves muscle function Gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy safely preserves muscle function A Penn study shows delivering a “distant cousin” of a key protein prevented muscle damage without triggering an immune response in large animal models.
Penn alumnus Gregg L. Semenza awarded Nobel in Physiology or Medicine 2019 Gregg L. Semenza. Photo Courtesy of Johns Hopkins University. Penn alumnus Gregg L. Semenza awarded Nobel in Physiology or Medicine 2019 He is one of a trio of researchers sharing the award for their studies of how cells sense and adapt to varying oxygen levels.
Can the additive tree expand machine learning in medicine? nocred Can the additive tree expand machine learning in medicine? By combining elements of two widely used prediction models, the “additive tree” is a highly predictive model that is also easy to interpret.
Penn team creates first bile duct-on-a-chip Penn team creates first bile duct-on-a-chip The miniature, fabricated organ, replicating the structure and cellular makeup of the tissue, may lead to better understanding of the organ system and the differences between child and adult bile ducts.
As a nursing innovator, Therese Richmond thinks beyond hospital walls Andrea B. Laporte Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean for Research & Innovation. As a nursing innovator, Therese Richmond thinks beyond hospital walls During a four-decade career, Penn Nursing’s associate dean for research and innovation has tackled topics like gun violence by accounting for her patients’ environment in their long-term recovery.
A model for brain activity during brain stimulation therapy A model for brain activity during brain stimulation therapy Combined with data from other stimulation experiments , these models could help researchers determine the specific patterns of brain activity to target for improving memory.
The dangers of vaping The dangers of vaping Vaping has been marketed as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but recent deaths and acute respiratory illnesses have belied that claim. Pulmonologist and smoking cessation expert Frank Leone of the Perelman School of Medicine explains the e-cigarette phenomenon and why it’s dangerous.
A new herpes vaccine leaves no trace of infection or disease A new herpes vaccine leaves no trace of infection or disease A novel vaccine developed at Penn Medicine protected almost all animal subjects exposed to the virus.
Penn’s Way kicks off new workplace giving campaign, with $1.7M goal Penn’s Way kicks off new workplace giving campaign, with $1.7M goal The 2019 Penn’s Way campaign kicked off with a celebration at Houston Hall. From Oct. 1 through Nov. 15, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate to the 15,000-plus participating agencies.
Two studies highlight proton therapy for pediatric brain cancer Two studies highlight proton therapy for pediatric brain cancer A pair of new studies done at Penn and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia add to the growing body of research showing the potential benefits of proton therapy.