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    How deadly parasites choose to be male (link is external)

    Penn Vet researchers reveal the gene expression across the life cycle of Cryptosporidium and identify the determinant of maleness.

    Exploring wildlife medicine in a summer externship (link is external)

    Two graduating Penn Vet students reflect on their Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship experience last summer, researching black-footed ferrets, bighorn sheep, and elk.

    Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds (link is external)

    Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to…

    A hopeful time for Cryptosporidium research (link is external)

    Boris Striepen of Penn Vet organized the First Biennial Cryptosporidium Meeting, bringing together researchers and clinicians from around the world to discuss the problems and progress around the parasite and…

    Understanding disease prevalence in Pennsylvania wild turkeys (link is external)

    Researchers from Penn Vet’s Wildlife Futures Program are collaborating with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Penn State on a multi-year turkey study.

    Understanding chronic wasting disease in deer (link is external)

    A new collaborative study with Penn Vet researchers analyzed fecal samples to shed light on how the fatal disease impacts the gut microbiome in deer, providing a promising tool for…

    Researchers breathe new life into lung repair (link is external)

    A collaborative effort from teams across Penn culminates in new techniques to repair lung tissue after damage from flu and COVID-19.

    Using fMRI, new vision study finds promising model for restoring cone function (link is external)

    School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine researchers identified a retinal disease to evaluate the success of gene and cell replacement therapy.

    Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry (link is external)

    After meticulous planning, the Alliance planted an initial 250 trees at New Bolton Center with assistance from enthusiastic volunteers and students from Penn Vet and Weitzman. The project aims to…

    By the Numbers: Penn Vet’s agricultural impact (link is external)

    In addition to excellence in teaching and clinical care for companion animals, Penn Vet makes indispensable contributions to the state’s agriculture sector.

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