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These Philly award-winners tackle problems from inside the brain to outer space

Nancy Bonini of the School of Arts & Sciences is lauded for her work studying Parkinson’s and other brain diseases by probing fruit fly genes.

One in 10 people in the U.S. have a rare disease. These three Chicagoland residents are on their own journey with a rare condition

According to the RVCL Research Center at the Perelman School of Medicine, there are fewer than 200 known people and 50 families in the world with the genetic disorder RVCL.

Pennsylvania lags in innovation-based jobs despite having all ingredients for success, report finds

The University of Pennsylvania is noted as an academic institution advancing important innovations, particularly in gene therapy research.

Bubonic plague left lingering scars on the human genome

Ziyue Gao of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the innovative promise of the University of Chicago’s work uncovering the Black Death’s effect on human genetics.

Progress in the search to reverse age-related vision loss

A study from the School of Veterinary Medicine describes a novel approach to creating and surgically implanting retinal cells to restore vision, with a quote from William Beltran.

Gene therapy helps those with rare form of blindness see better at night

A clinical trial at the Scheie Eye Institute in the Perelman School of Medicine finds that an experimental gene therapy can rapidly improve night vision in adults with a congenital form of childhood-onset blindness, featuring a quote from Artur Cideciyan.

Integrating genetic testing orders into EHRs saves time, study says

A study from the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that time is saved when clinicians are able to order genetic testing through electronic health record systems.

University of Pennsylvania receives $55 million gift to study, treat hereditary cancers

The $55 million gift from alumni Mindy and Jon Gray will be used to establish the Basser Cancer Interception Institute, featuring a statement from President Liz Magill.

Understanding metabolism genes might improve depression treatment

David Oslin of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the implications of his latest research examining whether genetic testing can be used to help prescribe antidepressants.

Solving medical mysteries with genetics: The Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center

The Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center works to achieve a genetic diagnosis for as many patients as possible, and establish clinical trials using novel gene and molecular therapies.

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