From one gene switch, many possible outcomes
A team of researchers led by Aman Husbands of the School of Arts & Sciences has uncovered surprising ways transcription factors—the genetic switches for genes—regulate plant development, revealing how subtle changes in a lipid-binding region can dramatically alter gene regulation.
Climate Solutions for the Living World
This one-day symposium will showcase the diverse, interdisciplinary research at the University of Pennsylvania that focuses on monitoring, understanding, and effectively addressing climate change.
Finding a new behavioral adaptation in fruit flies
From left: Dawn Chen, Yun Ding, and Minaho Li. Yun Ding (center) of the School of Arts & Sciences led research on courtship rituals of a close cousin of the common fruit fly and discovered a novel female adaptation that promotes prolonged courtship in males.
Biology Launches Plant ARC
Penn Arts & Sciences recently launched the Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center, or Plant ARC.
