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Novel plant-based approach to a better, cheaper GLP-1 delivery system
Three researchers in a greenhouse full of lettuce heads.

Researchers, including Rahul Singh (left), in the Daniell lab’s greenhouse where the production of clinical grade transgenic lettuce occurs.

(Image: Henry Daniell)

Novel plant-based approach to a better, cheaper GLP-1 delivery system

Research led by Penn Dental’s Henry Daniell investigates the use of a lettuce-based, plant-encapsulated delivery platform as a new oral delivery of two GLP-1 drugs previously approved by the FDA in injectable form.

3 min. read

Chapters of Change: The blossom of Penn’s professional schools in the 19th century
Penn’s campus in 1891.

A view of campus on May 20, 1891, looking northeast toward the corner of 34th and Walnut streets.

(Image: Courtesy of University Archives)

Chapters of Change: The blossom of Penn’s professional schools in the 19th century

“Chapters of Change” highlights key moments of change in Penn’s history, adapting to shifts in society. In the 19th century, the University faced industrialization and more by creating some of its first professional schools.

6 min. read

Discovery reveals how diabetes worsens periodontal disease

Discovery reveals how diabetes worsens periodontal disease

Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine have identified an important immune signaling pathway through which diabetes exacerbates periodontal disease, highlighting the involvement of T cells in the inflammatory response to bacteria.

Expanding access to inclusive dental care 

Expanding access to inclusive dental care 

Abigail Green trains students to treat patients with physical disabilities or neurodivergence who are unable to receive dental care elsewhere.

Awards and accolades for Penn faculty
Ben Franklin statue in front of Penn’s College Hall.

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Awards and accolades for Penn faculty

A roundup of the latest appointments and awards for various faculty members in Penn Engineering, Penn Nursing, and Penn Dental Medicine.

2 min. read

Planning ahead in an age of longevity
An elderly person holding a baby while blowing out candles on a birthday cake.

Image: Daniel Balakov via Getty Images

Planning ahead in an age of longevity

Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan.

3 min. read

AI-powered data-mining study illuminates clinical complexity of tooth decay

AI-powered data-mining study illuminates clinical complexity of tooth decay

In a new study, Penn Dental Medicine researchers developed a process to organize and analyze dental and other data, and identified new subtypes and patterns for tooth decay, which may require different types of screening and risk prediction approaches.

Can aging be treated at the cellular level?
A microscope with a slide.

Image: Wladimir Bulgar via Getty Images

Can aging be treated at the cellular level?

Penn researchers Shelley Berger and Esra Sahingur explain senescence, the process of cellular aging, and discuss the complexities of developing anti-aging therapies that target these cells.

4 min. read