Penn Biologist Joshua Plotkin Awarded Packard Fellowship
November 06, 2009

There’s a Speed Limit to the Pace of Evolution, Penn Biologists Say
November 02, 2009
While much is known about the qualitative aspects of evolutionary theory — that organisms mutate and these mutations are selected by the environment and are gradually absorbed by the entire population, very little is known about how, or how quickly, this is accomplished.

North Carolina Sea Levels Rising Three Times Faster Than in Previous 500 Years, Penn Study Says
October 28, 2009
An international team of environmental scientists led by the University of Pennsylvania has shown that sea-level rise, at least in North Carolina, is accelerating.

Fighting Sleep, Penn Researchers Reverse the Cognitive Impairment Caused By Sleep Deprivation
October 26, 2009
The research team believes that the cognitive deficits caused by sleep deprivation, such as an inability to focus, learn or memorize, may be reversible by reducing the concentration of a specific enzyme that builds up in the hippocampus of the brain.

Penn Launches Web Site Tracking Research Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
October 22, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania has received more than $155 million in research funding from the ARRA, awards that fund 288 studies in gene therapy, robotics, public education, neurological disorders, tobacco’s effect on health and more.

Penn Study: Transforming Nanowires Into Nano-Tools Using Cation Exchange Reactions
October 22, 2009

Penn Team Uses Self-Assembly to Make Tiny Particles With Patches of Charge
October 20, 2009
Physicists, chemists and engineers have demonstrated a novel method for the controlled formation of patchy particles, using charged, self-assembling molecules that may one day serve as drug-delivery vehicles to combat disease and perhaps be used in small batteries that store and release charge.

Iraq’s Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur’s Royal Cemetery
October 08, 2009
The long-term exhibition, opening Oct. 25, details of the famous expedition conducted by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and the British Museum.

Penn Joins as Founding Member of Futurity, Novel Web Site of News From Leading Research Universities
September 29, 2009
The online research channel covers the latest discoveries in science, engineering, the environment, health and more from Penn and 35 founding partners who support the site.

Penn’s Neuroscience & Society Lecture Series Presents "Cognitive Enhancing Drugs: Neuroscience and Society”
September 25, 2009
Barbara Sahakian, Cambridge professor, is a leading expert on the effects of cognitive enhancing drugs on normal, healthy individuals, young and old

» News Releases

Abu Dhabi Seal Reveals Ancient Past
USA Today | November 05, 2009
Holly Pittman of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for her article discussing the unearthing of an ancient seal in Abu Dhabi.

African Genetic Diversity
ScienceNews | October 27, 2009
Sarah Tishkoff of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for her research on genetic diversity in Africa.

ASGH 2009: Problems of Blood
Nature | October 24, 2009
Sarah Tishkoff of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for research on African genetic diversity.

ASGH 2009: Problems of Blood
Nature | October 24, 2009
Sarah Tishkoff of the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for research on African genetic diversity.

Science Center Grant Winners Named
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 22, 2009
Paul Ducheyne of the School of Engineering and Applied Science is awarded a grant to study nanotechnology.

Self-Assembly Used to Make Molecule-Sized Particles With Patches of Charge
ScienceDaily | October 21, 2009
Dennis Discher of the School of Engineering and Applied Science is cited for his research on nanotechnology.

11 Winners Announced of Franklin Institute Awards
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 19, 2009
Peter Nowell of the School of Medicine receives a Franklin Institute Award for co-discovering the chromosome abnormality that causes chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Jostling Spurs Cell Spreading
The Scientist | October 18, 2009
Dennis Discher of the School of Engineering and Applied Science discusses a stem-cell-research study.

Penn Archaeologist Recreates Ancient Brews
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 13, 2009
Patrick McGovern of Penn Museum and the School of Arts and Sciences is featured, alongside his book, “Uncorking the Past,” for his expertise in ancient brewing.

He Got Stung by Beekeeping Bug
Philadelphia Inquirer | October 09, 2009
The Morris Arboretum is home to some of a local bee expert’s hives.

» Penn in the News

Role of Optimism in Obama’s Election
November 06, 2008

America’s Energy Situation
November 06, 2008

Creationism and High School Biology
May 28, 2008

Aluminum vs. Wood Baseball Bats
June 08, 2007

Climate Change and the 2007 Summer
May 24, 2007

Evolution Opponent and National Education Position
May 22, 2007

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