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A plant-based, oral delivery of insulin regulates blood sugar levels similar to natural insulin
A plant-based, oral delivery of insulin regulates blood sugar levels similar to natural insulin
A new, affordable method of insulin delivery developed by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine lowers the risk of hypoglycemia when compared to current diabetes treatments.
Demystifying the supporting role of key cellular structures
Demystifying the supporting role of key cellular structures
Penn researchers shed light on actin, a key cell-structure protein, and their findings offer insights into treating many muscle, bone, heart, immune, and neurological disorders.
Cells linking chronic psychological stress to inflammatory bowel disease identified
Cells linking chronic psychological stress to inflammatory bowel disease identified
New Penn Medicine research finds cells in central nervous system communicate stress responses to the gastrointestinal tract.
Data suggests stopping immunotherapy after two years is reasonable in patients with advanced lung cancer
Data suggests stopping immunotherapy after two years is reasonable in patients with advanced lung cancer
A new Penn Medicine study finds indefinite immunotherapy is not associated with improved survival in large, retrospective cohort.
Penn Dental Medicine collaboration identifies new bacterial species involved in tooth decay
Penn Dental Medicine collaboration identifies new bacterial species involved in tooth decay
A large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena as a key partner of Streptococcus in cavity formation.
Smoke safety: What to know and how to keep safe with poor air quality
Smoke safety: What to know and how to keep safe with poor air quality
Olajumoke O. Fadugba of the Perelman School of Medicine addresses why smoke irritates the body, why people with allergies and asthma are particularly affected, and how to stay safe. Writer: Kristina García
Putting biomedical research advances within reach
Putting biomedical research advances within reach
Treatments and vaccines are only useful in the hands of the people who need them, and Penn Medicine is working toward better access and equity for biomedical innovations.
Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes
Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes
The findings from the Penn Medicine study represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1, which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat.
Tweets showed increasing loneliness among emergency medicine doctors during COVID-19
Tweets showed increasing loneliness among emergency medicine doctors during COVID-19
A new study from Penn Medicine finds a steady increase in expressions of loneliness and depression as the pandemic continued.
Home health is another care setting where workers use judgment language
Home health is another care setting where workers use judgment language
A first-of-its kind study from Penn LDI reveals that Black and Hispanic patients are described negatively, and have shorter visits.
In the News
Fortune
California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country
Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine says the latest H5N1 bird flu strain might have a greater potential to adapt and cause severe disease in humans.
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The New York Times
Is protein powder a scam?
Colleen Tewksbury of the School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine says that the vast majority of people in the U.S. already get enough protein from the foods they eat and don’t need to take it in supplement form.
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The Washington Post
Dogs may be able to communicate by pressing buttons, research suggests
Postdoc Amritha Mallikarjun of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that dogs use buttons as a trained behavior to try and get the things they want.
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NPR
For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hope
Scientists at Penn are trying to develop a template for groups of rare conditions that are similar enough to be affected by a single, easily adaptable gene-editing treatment.
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Today
I’m an orthopedist. Seven things I never do to keep my muscle and bones healthy
Samir Mehta of the Perelman School of Medicine says that older adults playing sports need to understand who their competition is and make sure they’re playing with people who are at the appropriate level.
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