Feb 6, 2013
A compound that stimulates the production of a tumor-fighting protein may improve the usefulness of the protein in cancer therapy, according to a team of researchers.
Jan 25, 2013
Keith Cheng, MD, Ph.D., has been named a Penn State University Distinguished Professor, in recognition of his academic contribution to Penn State.
Dec 18, 2012
The spread of cancer cells may be slowed by targeting the protein km23-1, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.
Dec 10, 2012
Overweight women are not receiving proper advice on healthy weight gains or appropriate exercise levels during their pregnancies, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Dec 6, 2012
Penn State College of Medicine received a $3.9 million award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health for research to find biomarkers for Parkinson's disease.
Dec 4, 2012
Selective targeting of the neurotransmitter that differentially affects brain cells that control the two distinct functions of the pancreas may allow for new medication therapies for conditions like diabetes, dyspepsia and […]
Nov 27, 2012
Doses of scatter radiation received from mammograms are low and do not result in an increased risk of cancer, according to research being presented by Alison Chetlen.
Oct 25, 2012
The zebrafish is a potential tool for testing one class of unique individual genetic differences found in humans, and may yield helpful information for the emerging field of personalized medicine, […]
Oct 17, 2012
Losing weight does not lead to improved fertility in women, but does improve sexual function, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Oct 11, 2012
Dr. Terry Wolpaw joined Penn State College of Medicine as vice dean for educational affairs effective Jan. 28, 2013.
