Mar 23, 2021
New research by a team of Penn State scientists – including Penn State College of Medicine professor Kristin Eckert – shows that the elevated mutation rate in sequences of DNA that can fold into shapes other than the classic double helix plays a major role in determining regional variation in mutation rates across the genome.
The human body is made up of trillions of cells that divide throughout a person’s lifetime. Each time a cell divides, its genetic material is copied and reproduced so the […]
Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine are participating in a study that will evaluate whether a blood test can be used to determine if a person has endometriosis.
Zinc oxide topical ointment – commonly used to treat conditions like diaper rash or eczema – may be the best way to provide relief from irritation caused by wearing facemasks, according to researchers from the Department of Dermatology.
A research team from Penn State Cancer Institute and the Department of Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine led by surgical resident Dr. Elizabeth Olecki determined that final pathology results after surgical resection may be influencing providers when they counsel patients on further pancreatic cancer treatment.
Mar 15, 2021
Graduate students and faculty members from Penn State College of Medicine gathered online to hear students talk about their research progress at the 2021 Graduate Student Research Forum held March 3 to 5.
Mar 4, 2021
Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used in clinical settings to predict injury risk and track recovery progress, according to Penn State researchers.
Feb 25, 2021
Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and researchers at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine are investigating a less invasive treatment for heart failure.
Feb 22, 2021
Results from studies by researchers at Penn State Neuroscience Institute suggest that a new type of drug may provide a “second honeymoon” for patients with very advanced Parkinson's disease.
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center became the second hospital in the nation to implant a newly-designed mechanical pump in a patient with severe heart failure.
