Organ transplant drug may slow Alzheimer’s disease progression in individuals with seizures Image: iStock/Dr_Microbe Organ transplant drug may slow Alzheimer’s disease progression in individuals with seizures A new study from a team at Penn Medicine finds that inhibiting neuron excitability slows the cognitive effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
What’s the best music to study to? Aim for predictability, says Penn professor Image: iStock/shironosov What’s the best music to study to? Aim for predictability, says Penn professor Maria Geffen, a professor of otorhinolaryngology, neuroscience, and neurology, researches how the brain responds to music and what is conducive to studying.
Man does DNA test, not prepared for what comes back ‘unusually high’ Penn In the News 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. 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. Who, What, Why: Penn Grad Talks winner Andrés Oliveros González Andrés Oliveros González, a student in the Master of Behavioral Decision Sciences Program, is one of five Penn Grad Talks 2024 winners. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Penn Grad Talks winner Andrés Oliveros González The Penn Grad Talks 2024 winner discusses the three stories everyone should be able to tell about themselves. A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests Penn In the News Associated Press A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests A clinical trial led by Stephen Bagley of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that targeting two associated proteins with CAR T cell therapy could be a viable strategy for shrinking brain tumors. ‘From the Freedom Rides to neuroscience’ University of Pennsylvania neuroscience professor Peter Sterling joined the Freedom Rides in 1961, when he was an undergraduate at Cornell University, and was arrested. (Images: Courtesy of the Office of Social Equity and Inclusion) ‘From the Freedom Rides to neuroscience’ In conversation with Professor of Practice Ben Jealous, neuroscience professor Peter Sterling returned to campus to talk about activism in his youth and how that informed his research in health. ADHD may have evolved more than 12,000 years ago as an advantage for foragers, study claims Penn In the News Daily Mail (U.K.) ADHD may have evolved more than 12,000 years ago as an advantage for foragers, study claims A study led by David Barack of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that ADHD may have played a major role in foraging and survival for ancient hunter-gatherers. How to stay mentally sharp into your 80s and beyond Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal How to stay mentally sharp into your 80s and beyond According to David Wolk of the Perelman School of Medicine, a healthier body can help the brain respond better to the aging process. Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Penn In the News NPR Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Virginia Man-Yee Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine says it’s likely in the future that anyone older than 60 will get an Alzheimer’s test. Load More
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.
Who, What, Why: Penn Grad Talks winner Andrés Oliveros González Andrés Oliveros González, a student in the Master of Behavioral Decision Sciences Program, is one of five Penn Grad Talks 2024 winners. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Penn Grad Talks winner Andrés Oliveros González The Penn Grad Talks 2024 winner discusses the three stories everyone should be able to tell about themselves.
A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests Penn In the News Associated Press A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests A clinical trial led by Stephen Bagley of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that targeting two associated proteins with CAR T cell therapy could be a viable strategy for shrinking brain tumors. ‘From the Freedom Rides to neuroscience’ University of Pennsylvania neuroscience professor Peter Sterling joined the Freedom Rides in 1961, when he was an undergraduate at Cornell University, and was arrested. (Images: Courtesy of the Office of Social Equity and Inclusion) ‘From the Freedom Rides to neuroscience’ In conversation with Professor of Practice Ben Jealous, neuroscience professor Peter Sterling returned to campus to talk about activism in his youth and how that informed his research in health. ADHD may have evolved more than 12,000 years ago as an advantage for foragers, study claims Penn In the News Daily Mail (U.K.) ADHD may have evolved more than 12,000 years ago as an advantage for foragers, study claims A study led by David Barack of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that ADHD may have played a major role in foraging and survival for ancient hunter-gatherers. How to stay mentally sharp into your 80s and beyond Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal How to stay mentally sharp into your 80s and beyond According to David Wolk of the Perelman School of Medicine, a healthier body can help the brain respond better to the aging process. Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Penn In the News NPR Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Virginia Man-Yee Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine says it’s likely in the future that anyone older than 60 will get an Alzheimer’s test. Load More
‘From the Freedom Rides to neuroscience’ University of Pennsylvania neuroscience professor Peter Sterling joined the Freedom Rides in 1961, when he was an undergraduate at Cornell University, and was arrested. (Images: Courtesy of the Office of Social Equity and Inclusion) ‘From the Freedom Rides to neuroscience’ In conversation with Professor of Practice Ben Jealous, neuroscience professor Peter Sterling returned to campus to talk about activism in his youth and how that informed his research in health.
ADHD may have evolved more than 12,000 years ago as an advantage for foragers, study claims Penn In the News Daily Mail (U.K.) ADHD may have evolved more than 12,000 years ago as an advantage for foragers, study claims A study led by David Barack of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that ADHD may have played a major role in foraging and survival for ancient hunter-gatherers. How to stay mentally sharp into your 80s and beyond Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal How to stay mentally sharp into your 80s and beyond According to David Wolk of the Perelman School of Medicine, a healthier body can help the brain respond better to the aging process. Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Penn In the News NPR Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Virginia Man-Yee Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine says it’s likely in the future that anyone older than 60 will get an Alzheimer’s test. Load More
How to stay mentally sharp into your 80s and beyond Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal How to stay mentally sharp into your 80s and beyond According to David Wolk of the Perelman School of Medicine, a healthier body can help the brain respond better to the aging process. Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Penn In the News NPR Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Virginia Man-Yee Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine says it’s likely in the future that anyone older than 60 will get an Alzheimer’s test. Load More
Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Penn In the News NPR Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s—if they’re accurate enough. Not all are Virginia Man-Yee Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine says it’s likely in the future that anyone older than 60 will get an Alzheimer’s test.