Man does DNA test, not prepared for what comes back ‘unusually high’ Newsweek Man does DNA test, not prepared for what comes back ‘unusually high’ César de la Fuente of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Perelman School of Medicine says that Neanderthal DNA provides insights into human evolution, population dynamics, and genetic adaptations, including correlations with traits such as immunity and susceptibility to diseases. Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Nature Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Louise Moncla of the Veterinary School of Medicine says that the bird flu virus is clearly being transmitted to cows in some way. Does simple guesswork lead to more cooperation than complicated calculus? (Image: iStock / tomozina) Does simple guesswork lead to more cooperation than complicated calculus? Theoretical biologists from Penn test two modes of social reasoning and find surprising truths in simplicity. Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds A Penn Upward Bound high school student observed brown-headed cowbird behavior at the Penn Smart Aviary.nocred Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to Pennovation Works. Structural elements of archaea Archaea, a unique domain of life, were discovered in the 1970s in extreme environments such as hot springs and salty lakes, with notable early studies conducted in locations like Yellowstone National Park in the United States. Initially considered unusual bacteria, their distinct genetics and biochemistry led to their recognition as a separate domain, emphasizing microbial diversity and evolutionary complexity. (Image: iStock / rmbarricarte) Structural elements of archaea Researchers shed light on archea, a single cell microorganism, to discover how proteins determine what shape a cell will take and how that form may function. When do stereotypes undermine indirect reciprocity? iStock / bakhtiar_zein When do stereotypes undermine indirect reciprocity? Researchers from Penn and Princeton develop a model to evaluate how reputation and indirect reciprocity affects cooperative behaviors. The role of history in how efficient color names evolve (Image: iStock/scyther5) The role of history in how efficient color names evolve In a new study, biology and psychology researchers show how existing color vocabularies constrain future options for efficient color vocabularies. When is the best time to take L-theanine—morning or night? Good Housekeeping When is the best time to take L-theanine—morning or night? According to Colleen Tewksbury of the School of Nursing, research suggests that L-theanine may help support stress management, sleep, and potentially weight management. In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change Researchers led by Katie Barott collect data from coral populations in Kanohe Bay, Hawaii. (Image: Courtesy of Kristen Brown) In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change Over a decade, researchers from Penn studied coral species in Hawaii to better understand their adaptability to the effects of climate change. Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development Image: iStock/Christoph Burgstedt Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development A pair of proteins, YAP and TAZ, could contribute to the development of healthy, strong bones by directing early cell movement and blood vessel generation. Load More
Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Nature Bird flu virus has been spreading in U.S. cows for months, RNA reveals Louise Moncla of the Veterinary School of Medicine says that the bird flu virus is clearly being transmitted to cows in some way. Does simple guesswork lead to more cooperation than complicated calculus? (Image: iStock / tomozina) Does simple guesswork lead to more cooperation than complicated calculus? Theoretical biologists from Penn test two modes of social reasoning and find surprising truths in simplicity. Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds A Penn Upward Bound high school student observed brown-headed cowbird behavior at the Penn Smart Aviary.nocred Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to Pennovation Works. Structural elements of archaea Archaea, a unique domain of life, were discovered in the 1970s in extreme environments such as hot springs and salty lakes, with notable early studies conducted in locations like Yellowstone National Park in the United States. Initially considered unusual bacteria, their distinct genetics and biochemistry led to their recognition as a separate domain, emphasizing microbial diversity and evolutionary complexity. (Image: iStock / rmbarricarte) Structural elements of archaea Researchers shed light on archea, a single cell microorganism, to discover how proteins determine what shape a cell will take and how that form may function. When do stereotypes undermine indirect reciprocity? iStock / bakhtiar_zein When do stereotypes undermine indirect reciprocity? Researchers from Penn and Princeton develop a model to evaluate how reputation and indirect reciprocity affects cooperative behaviors. The role of history in how efficient color names evolve (Image: iStock/scyther5) The role of history in how efficient color names evolve In a new study, biology and psychology researchers show how existing color vocabularies constrain future options for efficient color vocabularies. When is the best time to take L-theanine—morning or night? Good Housekeeping When is the best time to take L-theanine—morning or night? According to Colleen Tewksbury of the School of Nursing, research suggests that L-theanine may help support stress management, sleep, and potentially weight management. In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change Researchers led by Katie Barott collect data from coral populations in Kanohe Bay, Hawaii. (Image: Courtesy of Kristen Brown) In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change Over a decade, researchers from Penn studied coral species in Hawaii to better understand their adaptability to the effects of climate change. Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development Image: iStock/Christoph Burgstedt Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development A pair of proteins, YAP and TAZ, could contribute to the development of healthy, strong bones by directing early cell movement and blood vessel generation. Load More
Does simple guesswork lead to more cooperation than complicated calculus? (Image: iStock / tomozina) Does simple guesswork lead to more cooperation than complicated calculus? Theoretical biologists from Penn test two modes of social reasoning and find surprising truths in simplicity.
Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds A Penn Upward Bound high school student observed brown-headed cowbird behavior at the Penn Smart Aviary.nocred Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to Pennovation Works.
Structural elements of archaea Archaea, a unique domain of life, were discovered in the 1970s in extreme environments such as hot springs and salty lakes, with notable early studies conducted in locations like Yellowstone National Park in the United States. Initially considered unusual bacteria, their distinct genetics and biochemistry led to their recognition as a separate domain, emphasizing microbial diversity and evolutionary complexity. (Image: iStock / rmbarricarte) Structural elements of archaea Researchers shed light on archea, a single cell microorganism, to discover how proteins determine what shape a cell will take and how that form may function.
When do stereotypes undermine indirect reciprocity? iStock / bakhtiar_zein When do stereotypes undermine indirect reciprocity? Researchers from Penn and Princeton develop a model to evaluate how reputation and indirect reciprocity affects cooperative behaviors.
The role of history in how efficient color names evolve (Image: iStock/scyther5) The role of history in how efficient color names evolve In a new study, biology and psychology researchers show how existing color vocabularies constrain future options for efficient color vocabularies.
When is the best time to take L-theanine—morning or night? Good Housekeeping When is the best time to take L-theanine—morning or night? According to Colleen Tewksbury of the School of Nursing, research suggests that L-theanine may help support stress management, sleep, and potentially weight management. In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change Researchers led by Katie Barott collect data from coral populations in Kanohe Bay, Hawaii. (Image: Courtesy of Kristen Brown) In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change Over a decade, researchers from Penn studied coral species in Hawaii to better understand their adaptability to the effects of climate change. Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development Image: iStock/Christoph Burgstedt Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development A pair of proteins, YAP and TAZ, could contribute to the development of healthy, strong bones by directing early cell movement and blood vessel generation.
In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change Researchers led by Katie Barott collect data from coral populations in Kanohe Bay, Hawaii. (Image: Courtesy of Kristen Brown) In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change Over a decade, researchers from Penn studied coral species in Hawaii to better understand their adaptability to the effects of climate change.
Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development Image: iStock/Christoph Burgstedt Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development A pair of proteins, YAP and TAZ, could contribute to the development of healthy, strong bones by directing early cell movement and blood vessel generation.