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Research
B cells drive responses of other immune cells, can be modified to prevent multiple sclerosis symptoms
B cells drive responses of other immune cells, can be modified to prevent multiple sclerosis symptoms
Penn Medicine research finds that abnormally active B cell metabolism causes an inflammatory immune response in individuals with MS.
Experimental mRNA avian flu vaccine
Experimental mRNA avian flu vaccine
Promising preclinical results from a new Penn Medicine study suggest an mRNA vaccine platform could limit the impact of avian flu pandemics.
Brewing brilliance
Brewing brilliance
Nader Engheta and Firooz Aflatouni of Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science turn tea time into new ideas.
The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression
The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression
A new meta-analysis by neurocriminologist Adrian Raine shows that omega-3 supplementation can reduce aggressive behavior across age and gender.
How much gossip is needed to foster social cooperation?
How much gossip is needed to foster social cooperation?
Researchers Mari Kawakatsu, Taylor A. Kessinger, and Joshua B. Plotkin in Penn’s Department of Biology developed a model incorporating two forms of gossip to study indirect reciprocity.
Offering both colonoscopy and at-home tests doubled colorectal cancer screening
Offering both colonoscopy and at-home tests doubled colorectal cancer screening
In a Penn Medicine trial analyzing how messages were framed in an underserved population, offering colorectal cancer screening options resulted in the highest screening rate.
More than two hearts beat as one
More than two hearts beat as one
PIK Professor Michael Platt and collaborators studied how physiologic measures like cardiac synchrony can guide decision making in groups. Their study found that heart rate synchrony was a much better predictor than standard questionnaire-based surveys.
Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship
Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship
Two graduating Penn Vet students reflect on their Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship experience last summer, researching black-footed ferrets, bighorn sheep, and elk.
What predicts human behavior and how to change it
What predicts human behavior and how to change it
In the largest quantitative synthesis to date, Dolores Albarracín and her team dig through years of research on the science behind behavior change to determine the best ways to promote changes in behavior.
Small patients, big discoveries
Small patients, big discoveries
Penn Nursing faculty and researchers are revolutionizing pediatric care to keep pace with technology, advances in treatment, and current events.
In the News
AOL.com
Top home security upgrades that can lower your homeowners insurance premiums
According to joint research from the Wharton School and the University of Wisconsin, homeowner insurance premiums have risen an average of 33% since 2020.
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Irish News
Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest
A study from the Perelman School of Medicine found that participants who practiced paradoxical intention experienced significantly reduced sleep anxiety.
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U.S. News & World Report
Trump proposed eliminating Social Security taxes. Here’s the bill that could make it happen
An analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model found that current retirees would benefit at the expense of future generations if taxes were eliminated on Social Security benefits.
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Times of India
Drinking two beers daily ages the brain by 10 years; study reveals surprising findings
A study by Penn researchers found that one to two units of alcohol per day shrunk overall brain volume and gray matter volumes.
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Healio
GLP-1s ‘modestly lower’ the risk for depression in adults with diabetes
A study by postdoc Huilin Tang of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that GLP-1 hormones can reduce the risk of depression among older adults with diabetes.
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Men’s Health
These two personality traits make you instantly more attractive, say studies of over 4,000 people
A study by postdoc Natalia Kononov of the Wharton School suggests that kindness and helpfulness can make someone more attractive, regardless of the situation or relationship.
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