The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics recognized Francis Halzen for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Naoko Kurahashi Neilson, PhD, a professor in Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been an integral […]
“New” Family Tree for Neotropical Knifefishes
A great deal goes into not only finding a new fish species, but in confirming that it is, in fact, unknown to science and then placing it on the “tree of life”. The scientific names and classifications of fishes – and all living things – are based on specimens that are collected in the field and preserved in natural history collections like the Academy of Natural Sciences here in Philadelphia. Published literature creates a verifiable chain of custody that ties taxonomic names to their authors, dates, usage and museum specimens.
Q+A: Why are Volcanoes so Misunderstood and What can Scientists do to Change That?
Volcanoes are one of the great wonders of nature. Their power and reputation precede them, and the fact that no one really knows exactly when they will erupt adds to their mystery. The curiosity, and sometimes misinformation, about volcanoes is only increased with social media and the internet.
Q+A: How Can We Keep Mosquitoes Away This Summer?
Summer is one of the most anticipated seasons of the year. With kids out of school, many families use this time to go on vacation to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. However, people aren’t […]
What Can the Body’s Response to COVID-19 Infection Teach Us About the Immune System?
What insights can be gleaned from individual immune responses in these first few days following infection that tell us about their immune protection against infection up to a year after being diagnosed with COVID? To learn more, the Drexel News Blog checked in with Elias El Haddad, PhD, a professor in Drexel University’s College of Medicine.
Q+A:How a New Model Effectively Predicts New Product Sales Prior to Launch
Oliver Schaer, PhD, an assistant professor in Drexel’s LeBow College of Business, discusses his recent research that introduces a new, data-driven model for pre-launch predictions of a product’s sales.
What’s in Your Bag? For a Sideline Doctor, It’s More Than You Think
In a recent article in Current Sports Medicine, lead author Moira Davenport, MD, a clinical professor of emergency medicine at Drexel University’s Allegheny General Hospital (Pittsburgh) campus, and colleagues, detailed the many considerations needed for sideline medical bag preparation.
Q+A: Where Do Thoughts That Seem to Appear Out of Nowhere Actually Come From?
During the course of a day, our attention can easily wander from time to time. Our brain can go from focusing on something around us to involuntary, random thoughts for no apparent reason. This “mind-wandering” describes a common phenomenon in which a wide range of self-generated thoughts emerge spontaneously. Neuroscientists have been studying the brain for years as they try to understand where these spontaneous thoughts come from.
Q&A: Could a Lyme Vaccine Protect During Warm Tick Seasons?
For Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Drexel News Blog checked in with Garth D. Ehrlich, PhD, a professor of microbiology and immunology, and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Drexel University’s College of Medicine about his experience researching Lyme disease and his thoughts on the prospects of a new Lyme vaccine.
Q+A: Why Are Peptides Becoming More Popular and Are They Safe?
The Drexel News Blog checked in with Paul W. Brandt-Rauf, ScD, MD, DrPH, a distinguished university professor and dean of the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, who has studied peptide therapies for treatment and prevention of cancer, to ask him about the potential for peptides and possible safety risks.