Soluble signals released by neighboring cells direct how the human kidney is built Image: Mina De La O via Getty Images Soluble signals released by neighboring cells direct how the human kidney is built Penn Medicine researchers have built the first spatial map of the developing human kidney, showing that soluble signals from neighboring cells steer what each cell becomes. 2 min. read
Immune-inspired public health strategy improves detection of disease-carrying insects Immune-inspired public health strategy improves detection of disease-carrying insects A disease surveillance strategy modeled on the body’s immune system detected more disease-carrying insects than the typical, top-down approach used conventionally, according to a study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Peru. Their work was published recently in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
New therapeutic target expands options for multiple myeloma Image: Md Ariful Islam via Getty Images New therapeutic target expands options for multiple myeloma In a phase I clinical trial from Penn Medicine, activating T cells with the antibody cevostamab targets a protein found on the surface of plasma cells, supporting further clinical research as a myeloma treatment. 2 min. read
On the move: Water quality and antimicrobial resistance testing goes mobile Arnav Lal collects water at Playa Baquerizo on San Cristóbal Island as a sea lion watches.(Image: Lisa Mattei) 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. 4 min. read
Don’t get burned: What to know about sun protection Image: Saturated via Getty Images Don’t get burned: What to know about sun protection Penn Today spoke with dermatologists Joanna Walker and Aditi Senthilnathan to understand how to enjoy the sunny summer weather without getting burned. 2 min. read
Traditional food program reduces heart failure hospital visits in Navajo Nation Traditional food program reduces heart failure hospital visits in Navajo Nation In a randomized clinical trial, medically tailored meals rooted in traditional Diné foods are linked to fewer hospitalizations and emergency visits, improved quality of life, and reduced food insecurity among heart failure patients. 2 min. read
Awards and honors for Penn faculty nocred Awards and honors for Penn faculty A roundup of the latest awards for Penn faculty in the School of Arts & Sciences, Penn GSE, Penn Carey Law, the Perelman School of Medicine, and Penn Nursing. 2 min. read
Turning fermented food into precision-nutrition for oral and gut health Image: UliU via Getty Images Turning fermented food into precision-nutrition for oral and gut health A new review by researchers at Penn Dental Medicine examines how fermented plant-based foods interact with the microbes that live in the mouth and gut, providing a roadmap for developing fermented foods into nutrition strategies to support health. 2 min. read
Scientists uncover how muscles preserve their repair cells Scientists uncover how muscles preserve their repair cells A new Penn Medicine study reveals the TRF protein, best known for protecting the ends of chromosomes, also helps muscle stem cells preserve their identity and repair damaged tissue, offering new clues for treating muscular dystrophy.
Penn partners in new National Science Foundation AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation nocred Penn partners in new National Science Foundation AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation From the teenage soccer player recovering from knee surgery to the grandparent relearning how to walk after a stroke, physical therapy plays a vital role in restoring mobility and helping people live independently—especially later in life. 3 min. read