Penn researchers find blocking the activity of the ANGPTL3 protein strongly lowers triglycerides and cholesterol in pilot clinical trial

Researchers are analyzing the genetics of human immune responses to develop the basis of an effective vaccine or drug therapy against Epstein-Barr Virus, or EBV

The findings, published online May 18 in the journal Cell, could lead to the first broadly effective ebolavirus therapies and vaccines

Chemicals block sperm's power kick, potentially providing new type of emergency contraceptive

"Mini organs" may aid in understanding, treating respiratory diseases

Through the technology—modeling a human heart on an engineered chip and measuring the effects of compound exposure on functions of heart tissue using microelectrodes—researchers hope to decrease the time needed for new drug trials

New approach can transform gram-positive antibiotics to drugs that can also kill gram-negative microbes

Goal is vaccine that targets inflammation in joints

The summit provides a forum to share ideas and thoughts on current and future practices.

Study suggests blocking transcription factor to treat severe lung ailments