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Health Sciences
Penn Medince and CHOP Study: Drug Candidate Stops Extra Bone Growth in Animal Model of Rare, Genetic Disease
New preclinical research provides support to a drug that has been repurposed to possibly treat a rare and extremely disabling genetic bone disease, particularly in children.
Penn Researchers Earn Clinical Research Achievement Awards
Two researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are among the recipients of the 2016 Clinical Research Achievement Award. The researchers recognized include Carl H.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Can Boost Language Comprehension, Penn Study Finds
How the human brain processes the words we hear and constructs complex concepts is still somewhat of a mystery to the neuroscience community.
Penn Dental Students Raise $29K for Oral Cancer Foundation
April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine students teamed with students from Temple University to bring attention to the disease and the importance of early detection through the annual Philadelphia Oral Cancer Walk and 5K on April 2.
Building a More Diverse Biomedical Workforce
When Eve Higginbotham took on the role of inaugural vice dean to establish the Office for Inclusion and Diversity (OID) at the Perelman School of Medicine in 2013, her star
Penn Fels Policy Research Initiative Announces Interdisciplinary Grants
The Fels Policy Research Initiative in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania has announced five inaugural collaborative grants for as much as $15,000 each, designed to further interdisciplinary partnerships.
Naltrexone is Alternative Treatment for Opioid Addiction, Penn-led Study Finds
The once-a-month drug naltrexone was more effective at preventing drug relapse in ex-prisoners addicted to heroin and other opioids compared to the usual treatment modalities, including counseling and community treatment programs, according to results from a multisite, randomized trial led by researchers at the Center for Studies of Add
Penn Medicine Neuroscientist Highlights How Scientists Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
A neuroscientist from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, with a colleague from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, authored an essay calling for scientists to do what they can to reduce their carbon footprint while engaging in professional activiti
Penn Research Reveals Brain Region Crucial for Using Boundaries to Navigate
Imagine a room or a landscape or a city street.
Penn Study Describes the Molecular Cause of Common Cerebrovascular Disease
Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that can cause stroke and seizures, yet exactly how they form is somewhat of a mystery.
In the News
Huffington Post
Thirteen subtle changes veterinarians would never ignore in their cats
Kaitlyn Krebs of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that cats can indicate illness through behavioral changes such as hiding or spending time in unusual places.
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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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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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Yahoo! Life
More yogurt and nuts, less alcohol and snack foods: How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are influencing people’s food spending habits
Carrie Burns of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight-loss medications tend to decrease cravings for foods high in sugar and fat.
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WESA Radio (Pittsburgh)
Migratory birds mainly responsible for bird flu outbreak, experts tell Pa. lawmakers
Louise Moncla of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that avian flu viruses are being spread far geographically because of wild migratory birds.
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