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Health Sciences
Division of Public Safety unveils drug drop-off box
A safe site for prescription drug disposal on campus is a major step forward in stemming the opioid epidemic.
How working dogs are sniffing out cancer
A Center for Public Health Initiatives seminar showcased the collaborative research at Penn and the Monell Chemical Senses Center that is working to detect early stage ovarian cancer.
New telemedicine app connects veterinarians and pet owners with behavioral expertise
A new telemedicine web-based app aims to expand access to expert advice on how to manage their pets’ behavior.
Three Penn faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three faculty members at the University of Pennsylvania have been elected to the Class of 2018 of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Tackling blindness with nanotechnology
To tackle blindness caused by open angle glaucoma, Brandon Kao, Rui Jing Jiang, and Adarsh Battu came up with Visiplate, a nanoscale ocular implant that shunts away excess fluid.
Science steps out of the lab and into Philly’s parks and neighborhoods
Penn researchers and students help get people enthused about STEM fields at the 2018 Philadelphia Science Festival.
Researchers look inside the brain itself to treat depression
Neuroscientists at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are looking at treatment for major depressive disorder by stimulating neural pathways of the brain itself.
Personalized tumor vaccine shows promise in pilot trial
In a study done at the Perelman School of Medicine, researchers report positive results from a cancer vaccine administered to ovarian cancer patients, and are prepared to move forward with further trials.
Why media should rethink the way it covers science
A Q and A with Kathleen Hall Jamieson, and Annenberg School for Communication professor, on the challenges and dynamics of science reporting.
Running with heart: How the body handles a marathon
It’s go-time for everyone training for the 122nd Boston Marathon. With proper training, running a marathon is not exactly dangerous per se, but it does have a considerable impact on the heart and arteries.
In the News
Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles could replace some antibiotics
According to a Penn Medicine study, a new therapy involving laser light and sugar-coated gold nanoparticles can reduce tooth decay and infected wounds without needing antibiotics.
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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.
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Alzheimer’s may be caused by a build-up of fat in brain cells
A study by Michael Haney of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the root cause of Alzheimer’s is a build-up of fat droplets in brain cells.
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Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood
James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that the domestic cat suffers from its legacy of being a not-quite-wild animal on the margins of society.
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Philadelphia hospital program adds psychologists to bridge mental health services for trauma survivors
A new psychology team at the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program has provided about 46 survivors with short- and long- term therapy, featuring remarks from Elinore Kaufman and Lily Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine.
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