Her research investigates the interface of sex differences in stress and disease, including affective disorders and obesity. Using genetic mouse models to selectively target specific aspects of the question, with analysis of behavioral, molecular and biochemical markers, Bale is systematically determining the neurocircuitry involved in stress-related disease such as obesity and depression in both males and females.
The prize, recognizing achievement and promise in neuroscience for early career professionals, is supported by Merck & Co. Inc.
The Society for Neuroscience, an organization of more than 38,000 basic scientists and clinicians who study the brain and nervous system, represents the world’s largest source of emerging news on brain science and health.
On the move: Water quality and antimicrobial resistance testing goes mobile
Penn researchers have developed a mobile field laboratory allowing them to test water quality and track antimicrobial resistance in and around San Cristóbal in the Galápagos.
Penn researchers Vanessa and Alexis North are studying one of the largest collections of Egyptian blue objects ever found in the ancient Near East, shedding new light on how the world’s first synthetic pigment may have traveled far beyond Egypt.
A new role for dental providers? Rethinking where vaccines are given
Vaccinations have traditionally been administered in primary care settings or pharmacies. However, for about a decade, some states have authorized dentists to administer vaccines, and many others did so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The effectiveness of this approach has led some countries and states to expand or consider expanding the role of dental providers in delivering routine vaccines, including those against COVID-19 and the human papillomavirus (HPV), and in providing vaccine education.
Penn student develops a way for computer chips to run more efficiently
Fluid Silicon, a platform from President’s Sustainability Prize winner Nhlanhla Mavuso, allows computer chips to continuously monitor their health and self-tune as their characteristics change. The technology has the potential to reduce energy usage in data centers and improve reliability in mission-critical applications.
